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Weather & Climate in Ash Sha‘m, United Arab Emirates
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ash Sha‘m has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 320 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 9.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
92°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,938/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.0279°N, 56.0835°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Dubai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
184 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Jul 1, 2022 | 52 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M6.0 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Jul 1, 2022 | 57 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M6.0 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 40 km W of Qeshm, Iran | M5.8 | 102 km | 11 km |
| Jul 1, 2022 | southern Iran | M5.7 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 69 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M5.6 | 126 km | 11 km |
| May 12, 2013 | 91 km SSE of M?n?b, Iran | M5.5 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 52 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M5.5 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Feb 10, 2019 | 73 km WNW of Qeshm, Iran | M5.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 47 km NE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M5.4 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Jul 22, 2009 | 51 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran | M5.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2012 | 54 km W of Qeshm, Iran | M5.2 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Feb 16, 2020 | 51 km W of Bandar Abbas, Iran | M5.1 | 126 km | 9 km |
| May 27, 2014 | 51 km NW of Dib Dibba, Oman | M5.1 | 60 km | 14 km |
| Jun 3, 2006 | 47 km WSW of Qeshm, Iran | M5.1 | 85 km | 12 km |
| Jul 1, 2022 | southern Iran | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 2009 | 18 km NNW of Bandar Abbas, Iran | M5.0 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 25 km NNE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2002 | 14 km NW of Reef Al Fujairah City, United Arab Emirates | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2009 | Near the coast of southeastern Iran | M5.0 | 114 km | 39 km |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 70 km NNE of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iran | M4.8 | 147 km | 59 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in |
Ash Sha‘m has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 63°F in January to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.1").