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==Climate==

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|metric first=y
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|collapsed = Y
|location = Jebel Shams, elevation {{convert|2764|m|ft|abbr=on}}, (2005–2017 normals)
|Jan high C = 8.5
|Feb high C = 9.9
|Mar high C = 12.9
|Apr high C = 16.1
|May high C = 19.4
|Jun high C = 21.9
|Jul high C = 22.0
|Aug high C = 20.8
|Sep high C = 18.9
|Oct high C = 15.3
|Nov high C = 11.1
|Dec high C = 8.7
| year high C =
|Jan mean C = 5.0
|Feb mean C = 5.9
|Mar mean C = 8.6
|Apr mean C = 11.3
|May mean C = 14.7
|Jun mean C = 17.4
|Jul mean C = 18.2
|Aug mean C = 16.7
|Sep mean C = 14.4
|Oct mean C = 10.8
|Nov mean C = 7.3
|Dec mean C = 5.8
| year mean C =
|Jan low C = 1.9
|Feb low C = 2.9
|Mar low C = 5.2
|Apr low C = 8.1
|May low C = 11.2
|Jun low C = 14.0
|Jul low C = 14.7
|Aug low C = 14.0
|Sep low C = 11.7
|Oct low C = 8.0
|Nov low C = 4.4
|Dec low C = 2.9
| year low C =
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 2.7
|Feb precipitation mm = 6.4
|Mar precipitation mm = 33.6
|Apr precipitation mm = 19.6
|May precipitation mm = 37.5
|Jun precipitation mm = 75.6
|Jul precipitation mm = 43.3
|Aug precipitation mm = 29.0
|Sep precipitation mm = 12.8
|Oct precipitation mm = 16.8
|Nov precipitation mm = 3.5
|Dec precipitation mm = 11.7
|year precipitation mm =
| unit precipitation days = 1.0 mm
| Jan precipitation days = 0.7
| Feb precipitation days = 0.5
| Mar precipitation days = 1.2
| Apr precipitation days = 2.8
| May precipitation days = 2.8
| Jun precipitation days = 2.9
| Jul precipitation days = 4.0
| Aug precipitation days = 3.9
| Sep precipitation days = 2.1
| Oct precipitation days = 1.4
| Nov precipitation days = 0.6
| Dec precipitation days = 1.7
| year precipitation days =
|source 1 = Starlings Roost Weather<ref>{{cite web |url=http://starlingsroost.ddns.net/weather/worldclimate/graphs.php?climate=allyears&code=41259
|title= JABAL SHAMS Climate: 1991–2020
|publisher=Starlings Roost Weather
|access-date= 25 December 2024}}</ref>
}}


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 09:48, 25 December 2024

Jabal Shams
Highest point
Elevation3,018 m (9,902 ft)[1]
Prominence2,818 m (9,245 ft) Edit this on Wikidata[1]Ranked 110th
ListingCountry high point
Ultra
Coordinates23°14′13″N 57°15′50″E / 23.23694°N 57.26389°E / 23.23694; 57.26389
Naming
Native nameجَبَل شَمْس (Arabic)
English translationMountain of Sun
Geography
Jabal Shams is located in Oman
Jabal Shams
Jabal Shams
Location in Oman
Jabal Shams is located in Middle East
Jabal Shams
Jabal Shams
Jabal Shams (Middle East)
Jabal Shams is located in Asia
Jabal Shams
Jabal Shams
Jabal Shams (Asia)
Location Oman
Parent rangeAl-Hajar Mountains
Climbing
Easiest route(to South Summit) W4 route published by Ministry or Tourism, Oman (Grade 2 / 3)[2]

Jabal Shams or Jebel Shams (Arabic: جَبَل شَمْس, lit. 'Mountain of Sun') is a mountain located in northeastern Oman north of the town of Al-Hamra.

It is the highest mountain in Oman, and is part of the Jebel Akhdar or Jabal Akhdar Mountains,[3] which in turn belongs to the Hajar range.[4] The mountain is a popular sightseeing area located 240 km (150 miles) from Muscat.

It is known as Jabal Shams because it is the first place to receive sunrise in Oman due to its high peak.

In the summer, the temperature is around 20 °C (68 °F) and in the winter it drops to less than 0 °C (32 °F).[original research?] Jabal Shams also hosts Al Nakhur Canyon which is labeled as the Grand Canyon of Arabia.

Description

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See also: Geography of Oman, Geology of Oman, and Tourism in Oman

The highest point of the mountain is the North Summit, which is occupied by a military base and is a restricted area. The Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, states the North Summit to be 3,009 m (9,872 ft) high.[4]

The mountain also has a second summit, the South Summit, which is publicly accessible for trekking via the W4 Trail,[5] marked by the Oman Ministry of Tourism.[2] The elevation of the second south summit is 2,997 m (9,833 ft).[5]

  • A view from the top
    A view from the top
  • Jebel Shams Balcony Walkway
    Jebel Shams Balcony Walkway
  • View from the Balcony Walkway
    View from the Balcony Walkway
  • The 'Grand Canyon' of the Middle East
    The 'Grand Canyon' of the Middle East

Climate

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Climate data for Jebel Shams, elevation 2,764 m (9,068 ft), (2005–2017 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 8.5
(47.3) 		9.9
(49.8) 		12.9
(55.2) 		16.1
(61.0) 		19.4
(66.9) 		21.9
(71.4) 		22.0
(71.6) 		20.8
(69.4) 		18.9
(66.0) 		15.3
(59.5) 		11.1
(52.0) 		8.7
(47.7) 		15.5
(59.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) 5.0
(41.0) 		5.9
(42.6) 		8.6
(47.5) 		11.3
(52.3) 		14.7
(58.5) 		17.4
(63.3) 		18.2
(64.8) 		16.7
(62.1) 		14.4
(57.9) 		10.8
(51.4) 		7.3
(45.1) 		5.8
(42.4) 		11.3
(52.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 1.9
(35.4) 		2.9
(37.2) 		5.2
(41.4) 		8.1
(46.6) 		11.2
(52.2) 		14.0
(57.2) 		14.7
(58.5) 		14.0
(57.2) 		11.7
(53.1) 		8.0
(46.4) 		4.4
(39.9) 		2.9
(37.2) 		8.3
(46.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 2.7
(0.11) 		6.4
(0.25) 		33.6
(1.32) 		19.6
(0.77) 		37.5
(1.48) 		75.6
(2.98) 		43.3
(1.70) 		29.0
(1.14) 		12.8
(0.50) 		16.8
(0.66) 		3.5
(0.14) 		11.7
(0.46) 		292.5
(11.51)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 0.7 0.5 1.2 2.8 2.8 2.9 4.0 3.9 2.1 1.4 0.6 1.7 24.6
Source: Starlings Roost Weather[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ www.peakbagger.com - Jebel Shams, Oman
  2. ^ a b Trekking Route 3
  3. ^ https://www.agda.ae/en/catalogue/tna/air/5/1284/n/55 Persian Gulf and Arabian Coast: mountains or mounds - Ref. AIR 5/1284 - PAGE 55 - The National Archives, London, England
  4. ^ a b "Mountains in Oman". Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  5. ^ a b "Trekking". website. Ministry of Tourism, Sultanate of Oman. Archived from the original on 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2014-01-08.
  6. ^ "JABAL SHAMS Climate: 1991–2020". Starlings Roost Weather. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
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