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Shibām, Yemen

Al Mahwit Governorate · Yemen

Shibām is a small town in Al Mahwit Governorate, Yemen with a population of 0. Elevation: 8,488 ft (2,587 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,488 ft Elevation 2,587 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
9.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Shibām

Shibām

Kawkaban est une ville du gouvernorat de Sanaa, au Yémen.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain9.4 in/yr
Sunny Days361/yr
Elevation8,488 ft (2,587 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation8,488 ft (2,587 m)
Coordinates15.5094°, 43.9045°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceAl Mahwit Governorate
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation9.4 inches (238 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shibām

Shibām is a small town in Yemen (Al Mahwit Governorate) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 8,488 feet (2,587 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Shibām enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 361 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 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,488 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above Yemen avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,488 ft (2,587 m)
Area306.7 sq mi (794.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates15.5094°N, 43.9045°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.4"
75% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 13, 2016.

May 7, 1993 80 km SSW of Al Jar?d?yah, Saudi Arabia M4.4 144 km
Aug 9, 2016 8 km ENE of Ban? al ‘Aww?m, Yemen M4.1 28 km
Sep 13, 2016 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen M4.0 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arhab, Harra of (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arhab, Harra of Volcanic field 3,100 m (10,171 ft) 500 23 km
Haylan, Jabal Volcanic field 1,550 m (5,085 ft) -1200 129 km
Dhamar, Harras of Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) 1937 133 km
Zubair Group Shield 191 m (627 ft) 2013 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in Warmest
July 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
August 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
November 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in

Shibām has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and October the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Shibām

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة عمار ابن ياسر
مدرسة
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Radio Stations near Shibām

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sam FM MP3
Sayun Radio MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Shibām

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dar al Hajar

Farmers Markets in Shibām

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Suq Durwan

Restaurants in Shibām

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alfayez restaurant

Castles in Shibām

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hisn al `Arus

Clinics in Shibām

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Khaliqah
Markaz Shibam as Sihhi
Wahdah Sihhiyah al Ahjar
Wahdah Sihhiyah Kawkaban

Gas Stations in Shibām

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YE #4402544189
YE #8746450600
YE #8949018415
YE #8949018438

Airports Near Shibām

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sanaa International AirportSAHLarge Airport
Abs AirportEABSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shibām

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
جامع

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Aden
Elevation
2,800 m (9,187 ft)

🇾🇪 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

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What is the weather like in Shibām?

Shibām enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 361 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.4 inches.

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