Location & Surroundings
Shawkān is a settlement in Al Bayda, Yemen, at 2,040 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Al Bayda, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Sanaa is about 210 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Mukeiras Airport, 11 km away.
Also known as: Shaukān
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
14° 1' 55" N, 45° 37' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 2040 m
- Timezone Asia/Aden
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,682 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rial (YER)
- Phone Prefix +967
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:29
- Sunrise 05:48
- Sunset 17:34
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shawkan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shawkan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 19.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 209 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
3.2 m/s SE (145 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
1.02 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 | 19.8 | 3.2 | 145 | 65 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 0.9 | 106 | 75 | 1,018.7 | 7.29 / 7.29 | 74 | 16.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.1 | 0.4 | 104 | 79 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 6.60 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.4 | 1.9 | 89 | 83 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 5.59 | 100 | 7.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 1.9 | 161 | 64 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 100 | 208.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.0 | 0.2 | 288 | 79 | 1,018.8 | 3.23 / 4.25 | 63 | 45.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.9 | 0.6 | 267 | 76 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.6 | 2.4 | 141 | 57 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 32 | 125.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.7 | 4.8 | 145 | 48 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 30 | 781.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.3 | 2.4 | 164 | 79 | 1,019.3 | 1.94 / 2.02 | 56 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.0 | 1.3 | 181 | 61 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 2.8 | 152 | 33 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 153.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.6 | 4.5 | 151 | 28 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 831.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shawkan?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 19.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 209 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shawkan today?
Sunrise around 05:48 and sunset around 17:34 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Shawkan?
Local time is 21:29. 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 2,040 m.
Where is Shawkan located?
It is at 14.03194, 45.62139 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shawkan in?
It is in Yemen.