Location & Surroundings
Shibām is a settlement in Al Mahwit Governorate, Yemen, at 2,587 m elevation. The nearest larger town is 'Amran, 17 km to the north. The national capital Sanaa is 37 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sana'a International Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: شبام
Basic Data
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
15° 30' 34" N, 43° 54' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 2587 m
- Timezone Asia/Aden
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 20,019 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Rial (YER)
- Phone Prefix +967
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:53
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
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شبام
Weather in Shibam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shibam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 24.8 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 941 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
7.3 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 21.0 | 7.3 | 90 | 30 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 6.1 | 84 | 19 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 941.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 2.4 | 104 | 36 | 1,016.7 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 11 | 174.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 1.2 | 336 | 42 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 4.5 | 61 | 27 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 165.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 7.0 | 55 | 26 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 724.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.7 | 5.5 | 52 | 30 | 1,016.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 98.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.2 | 2.9 | 24 | 30 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.3 | 5.0 | 76 | 27 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 169.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 5.7 | 74 | 24 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 700.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 20 | 41 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 139.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.0 | 2.4 | 79 | 40 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.2 | 3.9 | 77 | 30 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 167.7 | 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 Shibam?
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 24.8 C, max wind 7.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 941 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 Shibam today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Shibam?
Local time is 14:53. Time zone: Asia/Aden (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Shibam?
Shibam is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Shibam?
DEM 2,587 m.
Where is Shibam located?
It is at 15.50943, 43.90445 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shibam in?
It is in Yemen.