Location & Surroundings
Shawkān is a settlement in Sa'dah, Yemen, at 437 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Samitah, 42 km to the southwest. The national capital Sanaa is about 185 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sadah Airport, 51 km away.
Also known as: شوكان
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
16° 46' 22" N, 43° 17' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 437 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 20:35
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
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شوكان
Weather in Shawkan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shawkan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 28.1 to 34.4 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 868 W/m2.
Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
5.4 m/s W (264 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.22 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 | 34.4 | 5.4 | 264 | 37 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 1.2 | 254 | 61 | 1,013.0 | 1.50 / 1.50 | 9 | 150.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 0.7 | 138 | 50 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.5 | 2.4 | 212 | 46 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 154.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.4 | 5.7 | 257 | 39 | 1,008.8 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 11 | 868.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 1.4 | 259 | 63 | 1,012.6 | 1.36 / 1.58 | 1 | 147.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 0.5 | 278 | 65 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.8 | 1.7 | 232 | 47 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 152.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.5 | 6.4 | 262 | 39 | 1,008.5 | 1.06 / 1.06 | 42 | 859.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 0.7 | 251 | 58 | 1,013.1 | 2.21 / 3.27 | 5 | 118.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 0.6 | 306 | 53 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.1 | 1.2 | 267 | 41 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 153.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.9 | 4.8 | 265 | 34 | 1,008.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 10 | 861.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shawkan?
Now 34.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 28.1 to 34.4 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 868 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shawkan today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Shawkan?
Local time is 20:35. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Shawkan?
Shawkan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shawkan?
DEM 437 m.
Where is Shawkan located?
It is at 16.77270, 43.29021 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shawkan in?
It is in Yemen.