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Dukhān, Qatar
Al-Shahaniya · Qatar
Dukhān is a small city in Al-Shahaniya, Qatar with a population of 7,250. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Dukhān
Dukhan is a city in the western municipality of Al-Shahaniya, Qatar. It is approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) west of the capital, Doha. Dukhan is administered by Qatar's state oil agency QatarEnergy and is the site of the first oil discovery in Qatar. It was previously a part of Al Rayyan municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,250 |
| Population Density | 51 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 25.4249°, 50.7823° |
| Timezone | Asia/Qatar |
| Country | 🇶🇦 Qatar |
| State / Province | Al-Shahaniya |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 3.0 inches (77 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dukhān
Dukhān is a small city in Qatar (Al-Shahaniya) with a population of 7,250. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Qatar.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above Qatar avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 140.9 sq mi (365.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.4249°N, 50.7823°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Qatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
Dukhān has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 62°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Dukhān
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dukhan English School | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in Dukhān
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Souq Dukhan |
Restaurants in Dukhān
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Dukhān
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dukhān
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dukhān
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Dukhān
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Dukhān
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Al Udeid Air Base | XJD | Medium Airport |
| Sheik Isa Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Dukhan / Tamim Airbase | — | Small Airport |
| Mesaleed Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Sakhir Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Ugtah Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Umm Al-Shokhot Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Umm Garn Airport | — | Small Airport |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dukhān
What is the population of Dukhān?
Dukhān has a population of 7,250 residents and is located in Qatar. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 140.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dukhān?
Dukhān has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.0 inches.