Ash Shiḩr, Yemen
Muhafazat Hadramaout · Yemen
Ash Shiḩr is a mid-size city in Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen with a population of 68,313. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Ash Shiḩr
Al-Shihr, also known as ash-Shir or simply Shihr, is a coastal town in Hadhramaut, eastern Yemen. Al-Shihr is a walled town located on a sandy beach. There is an anchorage but no docks; boats are used. The main export is fish oil. The town is divided in two by a wādi called al-Misyāl. The western quarter is called Majraf and the eastern al-Ramla. As of 1997, it had several souqs (markets), including Sūq al-Lakham, Sūq al-Hunūd, and Sūq Shibām.
People
Climate
| Population | 68,313 |
| Population Density | 59 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7603°, 49.6054° |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
| Country | 🇾🇪 Yemen |
| State / Province | Muhafazat Hadramaout |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.8 inches (46 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ash Shiḩr
Ash Shiḩr is a mid-size city in Yemen (Muhafazat Hadramaout) with a population of 68,313. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.
Climate in Ash Shiḩr
Ash Shiḩr has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jun (30.9°C), the coldest is Jan (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 15 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above Yemen avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 1,157.0 sq mi (2,996.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7603°N, 49.6054°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bal Haf, Harra of (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bal Haf, Harra of | Volcanic field | 604 m (1,982 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in |
Ash Shiḩr has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 69°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.4") and October the driest (0.0").
Schools in Ash Shiḩr
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ثانوية بامطرف | - | - | - | - |
| Su'ad Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Omar Bin Al-Aas Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ibn Ar'rushd Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Ash Shiḩr
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almehdar Museum |
Farmers Markets in Ash Shiḩr
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shibam Souq | |||||
| سوق الحلوى | |||||
| سوق الخضرة | |||||
| سوق الغيل |
Hotels in Ash Shiḩr
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ash Shiḩr
11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ash Shiḩr
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Ash Shiḩr
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ash Shiḩr
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ash Shiḩr
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ash Shiḩr
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ash Shiḩr
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ash Shiḩr
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ash Shiḩr
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ash Shiḩr
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ash Shiḩr
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Riyan International Airport | RIY | Large Airport |
| Al Dhaba Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ash Shiḩr
81 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alaidaroos Mosque | |
| Alomgy Mosque | |
| Amr Mosque | |
| Fadhel Mosque | |
| Jam'i Abu Obaidah | |
| Masjed At Tabe`een | |
| Masjid `Abd ar Rahim | |
| Masjid `Umar Bin al Khattab | |
| Masjid Abu Bakr as Siddiq | |
| Masjid ad Diya' | |
| Masjid Ahmad Bin Hanbal | |
| Masjid Aideed | |
| Masjid al `Awabin | |
| Masjid Al Aidaroos | |
| Masjid al Bayd | |
| Masjid al Bayd | |
| Masjid al Firqan | |
| Masjid Al Furqan | |
| Masjid al Ghalibi | |
| Masjid al Imam Bin Baz |
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What is the population of Ash Shiḩr?
Ash Shiḩr has a population of 68,313 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 1,157.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ash Shiḩr?
Ash Shiḩr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 1.8 inches.
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