Shibām, Yemen
Muhafazat Hadramaout · Yemen
Shibām is a small city in Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen with a population of 13,316. Elevation: 2,241 ft (683 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°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 Shibām
Shibam, officially the Old Walled City of Shibam, is a town in Wadi Hadhramaut in eastern Yemen with about 7,000 inhabitants. It is the seat of the Shibam District in the Hadhramaut Governorate. It is known for its mudbrick-made high-rise buildings, with some of the buildings reaching as high as eleven stories. The design centred around protecting the residents of the city from Bedouin attacks.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,316 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,241 ft (683 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.9269°, 48.6267° |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
| Country | 🇾🇪 Yemen |
| State / Province | Muhafazat Hadramaout |
| Average Temperature | 84°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.7 inches (69 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shibām
Shibām is a small city in Yemen (Muhafazat Hadramaout) with a population of 13,316. The city sits at an elevation of 2,241 feet (683 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 96°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.
Climate in Shibām
Shibām has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Aug (33.2°C), the coldest is Dec (19°C). Average annual precipitation is 34 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.6°F |
| 55% above Yemen avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,241 ft (683 m) |
| Area | 507.7 sq mi (1,314.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.9269°N, 48.6267°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 94°F (35°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in |
Shibām has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 69°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.7") and October the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Shibām
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| كلية الاتصالات العامه | College | - | , |
| كلية المجتمع | College | - | , |
| معهد سيئون العالي | College | - | , |
Radio Stations near Shibām
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Shibām
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qaser Alkthiri Seiyun | ||||
| متحف اليمن للسيارات الكلاسيكية | ||||
| متحف سيئون |
Farmers Markets in Shibām
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| سوق الخضار | |||||
| سوق الخضرة | |||||
| سوق السمك المركزي |
Hotels in Shibām
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Shibām
7 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Shibām
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Shibām
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport | GXF | Large Airport |
| Canoxy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kharir Airfield | - | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Shibām
2 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Old Walled City of Shibam | Cultural | 1982 |
| Old Walled City of Shibam |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shibām
What is the population of Shibām?
Shibām has a population of 13,316 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 507.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shibām?
Shibām has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 96°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 2.7 inches.
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