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Shibām, Yemen

Muhafazat Hadramaout · Yemen

Shibām is a small city in Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen with a population of 7,000. Elevation: 2,241 ft (683 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

7,000 Population 14/sq mi density
2,241 ft Elevation 683 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
2.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Shibām

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

Population7,000
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain2.7 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation2,241 ft (683 m)
Population7,000
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation2,241 ft (683 m)
Coordinates15.9269°, 48.6267°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceMuhafazat Hadramaout
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average96°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation2.7 inches (69 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shibām

Shibām is a small city in Yemen (Muhafazat Hadramaout) with a population of 7,000. 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.

Shibām has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. The area gets 331 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 2.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,241 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 96°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average83.6°F
55% above Yemen avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average96°F (35°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,241 ft (683 m)
Area507.7 sq mi (1,314.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates15.9269°N, 48.6267°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.7"
93% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.67"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 23, 2005.

Jun 23, 2005 43 km SE of At Ta??luf, Yemen M4.4 58 km
May 6, 2005 45 km E of At Ta??luf, Yemen M4.3 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Chapala Category 3 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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").

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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

Museums in Shibām

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Qaser Alkthiri Seiyun
متحف اليمن للسيارات الكلاسيكية
متحف سيئون

Farmers Markets in Shibām

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
سوق الخضار
سوق الخضرة
سوق السمك المركزي

Hotels in Shibām

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shibam hotel

Clinics in Shibām

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Markaz as Sihhi Shibam
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah al Aqad
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah al Juwarah
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Jafil
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Ju`aymah
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Qarat `Abd al `Aziz
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Suhayl Jaimah

Gas Stations in Shibām

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abodeh Petroleumeum Station
YE #1020952114
YE #1020952549
محطه وقود
محطه وقود
محطه وقود

Airports Near Shibām

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Seiyun Hadhramaut International AirportGXFLarge Airport
Canoxy AirportSmall Airport
Kharir AirfieldSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Shibām

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Old Walled City of ShibamCultural1982
Old Walled City of Shibam

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Aden
Elevation
683 m (2,241 ft)
Founded
1600

🇾🇪 About Yemen

Capital Sanaa
Population 28,498,687
Area 527,970 km²
GDP per capita $634
HDI 0.424
Life expectancy 69.3 years
Internet users 13.8%
Urban population 36.6%
Currency YER (Rial)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +967
TLD .ye
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Shibām

Old Walled City of Shibam
Cultural · inscribed 1982
Surrounded by a fortified wall, the 16th-century city of Shibam is one of the oldest and best examples of urban planning based on the principle of vertical construction. Its impressive tower-like structures rise out of the cliff and have given the city the nic...
Old Walled City of Shibam
· inscribed 0

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shibām

What is the population of Shibām?

Shibām has a population of 7,000 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 14 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. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.7 inches.

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