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Şaḩam, Oman

Al Batinah North · Oman

Şaḩam is a large city in Al Batinah North, Oman with a population of 140,000. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

140,000 Population 150/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
3.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Muscat Timezone

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People

Population140,000
Density150/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain3.5 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population140,000
Population Density150 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates24.1722°, 56.8886°
TimezoneAsia/Muscat
Country🇴🇲 Oman
State / ProvinceAl Batinah North
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation3.5 inches (90 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Şaḩam

Şaḩam is a large city in Oman (Al Batinah North) with a population of 140,000. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 92°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Muscat.

Climate in Şaḩam

Şaḩam has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C (83°F). The hottest month is Jun (35.9°C), the coldest is Jan (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 351 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.4°C / 69°F 13.2° / 29.3° 27.2
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 13.1° / 31.5° 12.8
Mar 24.7°C / 76°F 15° / 34.4° 25.3
Apr 29.1°C / 84°F 18.6° / 38.5° 15.8
May 33.3°C / 92°F 23.1° / 43.4° 4.4
Jun 35.9°C / 97°F 28.1° / 43.9° 2.3
Jul 35.1°C / 95°F 28.7° / 42.9° 11.2
Aug 33.8°C / 93°F 27.5° / 42.5° 223.8
Sep 32.3°C / 90°F 26.7° / 39.9° 3.1
Oct 29.5°C / 85°F 23.1° / 38.3° 6.1
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 19.3° / 33.7° 8.5
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.1° / 29.8° 10.5
Şaḩam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 3.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Oman avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area930.6 sq mi (2,410.1 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates24.1722°N, 56.8886°W
TimezoneAsia/Muscat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.5"
91% below Oman avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0.

Mar 11, 2002 14 km NW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates M5.0 140 km
May 7, 2009 Near the coast of southeastern Iran M5.0 143 km
Oct 21, 2012 11 km WSW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates M4.5 129 km
May 10, 2009 69 km E of Murba?, United Arab Emirates M4.4 137 km
Jan 9, 2002 39 km SSW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates M4.3 112 km
Mar 10, 2007 19 km WNW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates M4.2 143 km
Feb 12, 2008 15 km NNW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates M4.0 142 km
Feb 2, 2008 2 km WSW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates M3.8 126 km
Sep 22, 2001 65 km E of Murba?, United Arab Emirates M3.7 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Gulab:shaheen-gu Category 1 154 km
2010 Phet Category 2 296 km
2007 Gonu Category 2 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in Wettest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
May 90°F (32°C) 0.1 in
June 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
July 92°F (33°C) 0.0 in
August 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in
September 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
October 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
December 71°F (21°C) 0.5 in

Şaḩam has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 68°F in January to 93°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 3.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Şaḩam

Institution Type Founded Website
National University of Science & Technology - College of Medicine & Health Sciences College - ,
Sohar University University - ,
University of Technology and Applied Sciences - Sohar University - Visit →
vocational training college saham College - ,

Schools in Şaḩam

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة صحم الثانويه للبنات - - - -
مدرسة واحة العلم للتعليم الأساسي - - - -
مجرسة الحسين بن علي للتعليم الأساسي - - - -
مدرسة جمانه بنت أبي طالب للتعليم الأساسي بنات - - - -
مدرسة هلال بن عطيه للتعليم الأساسي - - - -
مدرسة معاذة العدوية للتعليم الأساسي (بنات) - - - -
مدرسة الإسراء للتعليم الأساسي - - - -
مدرسة لذوي الإحتياجات الخاصه - - - -
مدرسة الفرقان للتعليم الأساسي - - - -
مدرسة الابتكار للتعليم الأساسي - - - -
مدرسة صحم الخاصه - - - -
مدرسة الضياء للتعليم الأساسي بنات - - - -
مدرسة الإخلاص - - - -
مدرسة النظائر للتعليم الأساسي - - - -
Bangladesh School Saham - - - -
مدرسة خديجه الكبرى للتعليم الأساسي بنات - - - -
مدرسة الخمائل للتعليم الأساسي - - - -
مدرسة مجز الصغرى للتعليم الأساسي - - - -
مدرسة أروى للتعليم الأساسي للبنات - - - -
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Museums in Şaḩam

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sohar Fort Museum

Libraries in Şaḩam

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
مكتبه0.0

Farmers Markets in Şaḩam

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fish market
Fresh mart
Fresh mart
Saham new Souq centre
Souq
سماء صحار للتسوق
سوق الحمض التجاري
سوق الخابورة الجديد
سوق الخضار

Restaurants in Şaḩam

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Foul & FalaFal
مطعم و مقهى ريف حلب

Cafes in Şaḩam

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

غير كافيه

Castles in Şaḩam

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Saham fort

Clinics in Şaḩam

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shamal Al Batinah Clinic

Gas Stations in Şaḩam

17 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Maha
Al Maha petrol station
Al Maha petrol station
Al Maha petrol station
Al Maha petrol station
Al Maha petrol station
AL_MAHA Petrol station
Oman oil
Omanoil
Omanoil
OmanOil
OmanOil
Shell
Shell
Shell
محطة وقود المها
محطة وقود نفط عمان

Shopping Malls in Şaḩam

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

K. M Hypermarket

Stadiums & Teams in Şaḩam

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Şaḩam

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Suhar International AirportOHSLarge Airport
Mussanah AirportMNHMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Şaḩam

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
الوهيبي
جامع الحوسني
جامع الشافعي
جامع العبر
جامع الغبري
جامع المصطفى
جامع خور الحمام الغربي
جامع رويلة البدو الشرقي
جامع رويلة البدو الغربي
جامع سور البلوش
جامع مجز الصغرى
جامع مجز الصغرى
مسجد أنس بن مالك
مسجد الأعلى
مسجد الإمام جعفر الصادق
مسجد الرحمن
مسجد النور
مسجد حارة البلوش
مسجد حذيفه بن اليمان
مسجد ذي النورين
مسجد عبدالله خويطر
مسجد علي الزعابي

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Muscat

Around Şaḩam

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 13
Hospitals 3
Restaurants 1
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 4
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 36

🇴🇲 About Oman

Capital Muscat
Population 4,829,483
Area 212,460 km²
GDP (USD) $106,174,708,037
GDP per capita $21,028
HDI 0.816
Life expectancy 80.0 years
Internet users 95.3%
Urban population 79.6%
Currency OMR (Rial)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +968
TLD .om
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Şaḩam

What is the population of Şaḩam?

Şaḩam has a population of 140,000 residents and is located in Oman. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 930.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şaḩam?

Şaḩam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 92°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.5 inches.

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