How is the weather in Qatar?

Occupying a small land on the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, the sovereign state of Qatar has a dry, subtropical desert climate with low annual rainfall and intensely hot and humid summers. The weather in Qatar can be broadly grouped into two seasons: hot (May to October) and cool (December to February).

What was Qatar called before?

The term ‘Catara’ (inhabitants, Cataraei) was exclusively used until the 18th century, after which ‘Katara’ emerged as the most commonly recognised spelling. Eventually, after several variations – ‘Katr’, ‘Kattar’ and ‘Guttur’ – the modern derivative Qatar was adopted as the country’s name.

Is Qatar hot or cold?

Qatar remains relatively hot all year round. Located in the Middle East, this tiny peninsular nation can reach very extreme temperatures. Summers are the hottest time of the year, and quite long, lasting from the months of May through to September. Temperatures can hit as high as 122°F on a regular basis.

Why is Qatar so hot?

Qatar is especially vulnerable to extreme heat because the country is a peninsula – a piece of land which sticks out into water – on the Persian Gulf. In the Gulf the average surface temperatures of the water are around 90.3°F (32.4°C).

What is the current weather in Doha Qatar?

Currently: 93 °F. Clear. (Weather station: Doha International Airport, Qatar). See more current weather Based on weather reports collected during 1985–2015. Annual precip.

Where is the capital of the state of Qatar?

Doha ( Arabic: الدوحة ‎, ad-Dawḥa or ad-Dōḥa, pronounced [adˈdawħa]) is the capital and most populous city of the State of Qatar. It has a population of 956,460 (2015). The city is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf in the east of the country, North of Al Wakrah and South of Al Khor.

What’s the average temperature in Qatar in February?

Here are the average sunshine hours per day. The sea in Qatar is a bit cool from January to March, particularly in February, when it reaches the lowest temperature, about 20 °C (68 °F), while it’s still quite warm in December, when it’s about 24 °C (75 °F).

Which is the fastest growing city in Qatar?

The city is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf in the east of the country. It is Qatar’s fastest growing city, with over 80% of the nation’s population living in Doha or its surrounding suburbs, and it is also the economic centre of the country. Doha was founded in the 1820s as an offshoot of Al Bidda.