Location & Surroundings
Shawkān is a settlement in Sanaa Governorate, Yemen, at 1,243 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Al Mahwit, 46 km to the northwest. The national capital Sanaa is 46 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Sana'a International Airport, 55 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
15° 9' 29" N, 43° 49' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 1243 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 08:34
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
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 19.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 25.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 887 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (335 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.64 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 | 0.5 | 335 | 65 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 0.2 | 310 | 36 | 1,018.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 0 | 165.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 3.9 | 274 | 42 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 6 | 886.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.9 | 291 | 61 | 1,017.8 | 0.82 / 0.87 | 11 | 135.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 0.3 | 312 | 63 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 89 | 30 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 165.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 4.6 | 269 | 41 | 1,012.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 5 | 890.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 230 | 57 | 1,016.4 | 1.77 / 1.83 | 5 | 134.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.2 | 0.8 | 59 | 58 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 1.6 | 110 | 32 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 162.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 2.0 | 257 | 46 | 1,011.9 | 0.80 / 0.80 | 70 | 746.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 0.6 | 174 | 59 | 1,016.0 | 2.05 / 2.85 | 56 | 86.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.0 | 0.9 | 26 | 59 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shawkan?
Now 19.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 25.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 887 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shawkan today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Shawkan?
Local time is 08:34. 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 1,243 m.
Where is Shawkan located?
It is at 15.15806, 43.83113 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shawkan in?
It is in Yemen.