Sign In Register

Shināş, Oman

Al Batinah North · Oman

Shināş is a mid-size city in Al Batinah North, Oman with a population of 48,009. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

48,009 Population 22,646/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
4.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Muscat Timezone

Discover Shināş, Oman

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Shināş

Shināş

Shinas is one of the six coastal wilayas in the Northern Al Batinah governorate, Oman, near its border with the United Arab Emirates. As of 2023, it had a population of 53,949. Shinas has a distinctive collection of traditional buildings, ancient forts, and bustling traditional markets, allowing visitors and cultural enthusiasts to embark on a journey through time. It also offers many water sport activities from sailing and fishing to snorkeling.

People

Population48,009
Density22,646/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain4.6 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population48,009
Population Density22,646 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates24.7426°, 56.4670°
TimezoneAsia/Muscat
Country🇴🇲 Oman
State / ProvinceAl Batinah North
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Annual Precipitation4.6 inches (116 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shināş

Shināş is a mid-size city in Oman (Al Batinah North) with a population of 48,009. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 93°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Muscat.

Climate in Shināş

Shināş has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jun (33.3°C), the coldest is Jan (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 81 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 15.4° / 24.5° 13.9
Feb 21°C / 70°F 16.4° / 25.6° 6.4
Mar 23.5°C / 74°F 18.8° / 28.1° 17.1
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 23° / 32.6° 5.5
May 32°C / 90°F 26.9° / 37° 0.4
Jun 33.3°C / 92°F 29.4° / 37.3° 6.9
Jul 33.2°C / 92°F 30.5° / 36° 0.8
Aug 32.5°C / 91°F 29.7° / 35.3° 0.2
Sep 31.4°C / 89°F 27.6° / 35.1° 10.6
Oct 28.7°C / 84°F 23.9° / 33.5° 1.5
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.6° 9.0
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 17.2° / 26.2° 9.1
Shināş has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average82.2°F
52% above Oman avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density22,646/sq mi
Coordinates24.7426°N, 56.4670°W
TimezoneAsia/Muscat

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.6"
88% below Oman avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 1.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 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 64 km
May 7, 2009 Near the coast of southeastern Iran M5.0 97 km
Oct 21, 2012 11 km WSW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates M4.5 53 km
May 10, 2009 69 km E of Murba?, United Arab Emirates M4.4 93 km
Jan 9, 2002 39 km SSW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates M4.3 43 km
Jul 1, 2022 25 km SSE of Khasab, Oman M4.3 137 km
Mar 10, 2007 19 km WNW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates M4.2 66 km
Feb 12, 2008 15 km NNW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates M4.0 65 km
Feb 2, 2008 2 km WSW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates M3.8 50 km
Jun 8, 2009 23 km NE of Dibba Al-Hisn, United Arab Emirates M3.8 113 km
Sep 22, 2001 65 km E of Murba?, United Arab Emirates M3.7 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Gulab:shaheen-gu Category 1 208 km
2007 Gonu Category 2 258 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 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
May 91°F (33°C) 0.1 in
June 94°F (34°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
July 93°F (34°C) 0.1 in
August 92°F (33°C) 0.1 in
September 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in
October 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in

Shināş has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 68°F in January to 94°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 4.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →

Radio Stations near Shināş

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rak Radio UAE (AE) 00s, 2000s MP3 256 kbps

Castles in Shināş

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shinas Fort

Gas Stations in Shināş

13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

al Maha
OM #10106925974
Oman oil
Oman oil
Omanoil
Omanoil
Omanoil
omanoil
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell
Shell

Banks in Shināş

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Dhofar (shinas)

Airports Near Shināş

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fujairah International AirportFJRLarge Airport
Suhar International AirportOHSLarge Airport
Aeroprakt Private Airport-Small Airport
Buraimi AirportRMBSmall Airport
Madha Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Muscat
Website
shinas.gov.om

🇴🇲 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Shināş.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Shināş

What is the population of Shināş?

Shināş has a population of 48,009 residents and is located in Oman. The population density is 22,646 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shināş?

Shināş has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 93°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.6 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Shināş with another city: