Location & Surroundings
Shama is a settlement in Hajjah, Yemen, at 1,279 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hajjah, 26 km to the southeast. The national capital Sanaa is 98 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Abbs Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: Shamal · Shame
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 54' 0" N, 43° 29' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1279 m
- Timezone Asia/Aden
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rial (YER)
- Phone Prefix +967
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:19
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 19 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 895 W/m2.
Temperature
29.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (275 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 29.5 | 1.2 | 275 | 40 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.0 | 2.0 | 271 | 25 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 894.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 0.7 | 273 | 58 | 1,011.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 15 | 165.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 0.7 | 136 | 64 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.9 | 1.1 | 258 | 45 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 155.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.0 | 4.6 | 294 | 33 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 847.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 1.4 | 289 | 47 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 111.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 1.1 | 68 | 55 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.4 | 1.2 | 300 | 25 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 159.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.0 | 4.1 | 283 | 30 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 838.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 1.3 | 244 | 53 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 132.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.0 | 1.0 | 70 | 59 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.0 | 1.6 | 255 | 35 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 153.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shama?
Now 29.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 895 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shama today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Shama?
Local time is 18:19. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Shama?
Shama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shama?
DEM 1,279 m.
Where is Shama located?
It is at 15.90000, 43.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shama in?
It is in Yemen.