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Suḩayl Shibām, Yemen
Muhafazat Hadramaout · Yemen
Suḩayl Shibām is a small town in Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen with a population of 645. Elevation: 2,231 ft (680 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Suḩayl 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 | 645 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,231 ft (680 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.9145°, 48.6386° |
| 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 Suḩayl Shibām
Suḩayl Shibām is a small town in Yemen (Muhafazat Hadramaout) with a population of 645. The city sits at an elevation of 2,231 feet (680 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.6°F |
| 55% above Yemen avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,231 ft (680 m) |
| Area | 507.7 sq mi (1,314.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.9145°N, 48.6386°W |
| 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 |
Suḩayl 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").
Museums in Suḩayl Shibām
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qaser Alkthiri Seiyun | ||||
| متحف اليمن للسيارات الكلاسيكية | ||||
| متحف سيئون |
Farmers Markets in Suḩayl Shibām
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| سوق الخضار | |||||
| سوق الخضرة | |||||
| سوق السمك المركزي |
Hotels in Suḩayl Shibām
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Suḩayl Shibām
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Suḩayl Shibām
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Suḩayl Shibām
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Suḩayl Shibām
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Suḩayl Shibām
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Seiyun Hadhramaut International Airport | GXF | Large Airport |
| Canoxy Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kharir Airfield | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Suḩayl Shibām?
Suḩayl Shibām has a population of 645 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 507.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Suḩayl Shibām?
Suḩayl 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.