Şaḩam weather in September
In September, Şaḩam sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 30°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 96% of the time in September, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Şaḩam's 1st-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Şaḩam's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 30°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:03 AM – 6:11 PM
- Cloud cover
- 7%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.19 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.0
- out of 10
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical September day in Şaḩam reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 30°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs on par with August and about 1°C warmer than October.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 30 |
| 2 | 33 | 30 |
| 3 | 33 | 30 |
| 4 | 33 | 30 |
| 5 | 33 | 30 |
| 6 | 33 | 30 |
| 7 | 33 | 30 |
| 8 | 33 | 30 |
| 9 | 33 | 30 |
| 10 | 33 | 30 |
| 11 | 33 | 30 |
| 12 | 33 | 30 |
| 13 | 33 | 30 |
| 14 | 33 | 30 |
| 15 | 33 | 30 |
| 16 | 33 | 30 |
| 17 | 33 | 30 |
| 18 | 33 | 30 |
| 19 | 33 | 30 |
| 20 | 33 | 30 |
| 21 | 33 | 30 |
| 22 | 33 | 30 |
| 23 | 33 | 29 |
| 24 | 33 | 29 |
| 25 | 33 | 29 |
| 26 | 33 | 29 |
| 27 | 33 | 29 |
| 28 | 33 | 29 |
| 29 | 33 | 29 |
| 30 | 33 | 29 |
How September really feels in Şaḩam
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Şaḩam weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 5th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 19° | 9 | 1.7 | 10.7 | 9.0 |
| Feb | 24° / 20° | 6 | 1.2 | 11.2 | 9.2 |
| Mar | 26° / 22° | 10 | 1.3 | 11.8 | 8.7 |
| Apr | 30° / 26° | 3 | 0.5 | 12.5 | 6.5 |
| May | 34° / 29° | 0 | 0.1 | 13.2 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 35° / 31° | 2 | 0.2 | 13.5 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 35° / 32° | 5 | 0.2 | 13.3 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 34° / 31° | 0 | 0 | 12.8 | 4.4 |
| Sep | 33° / 30° | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 31° / 28° | 1 | 0.3 | 11.4 | 5.9 |
| Nov | 28° / 24° | 4 | 1 | 10.8 | 8.2 |
| Dec | 25° / 21° | 9 | 1.3 | 10.5 | 9.1 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 96% of the time in September, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 2% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 3%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Cloudier (%) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95 | 5 |
| 2 | 95 | 5 |
| 3 | 95 | 5 |
| 4 | 95 | 5 |
| 5 | 95 | 5 |
| 6 | 95 | 5 |
| 7 | 95 | 5 |
| 8 | 96 | 4 |
| 9 | 97 | 3 |
| 10 | 97 | 3 |
| 11 | 97 | 3 |
| 12 | 97 | 3 |
| 13 | 97 | 3 |
| 14 | 97 | 3 |
| 15 | 97 | 3 |
| 16 | 98 | 2 |
| 17 | 98 | 2 |
| 18 | 98 | 2 |
| 19 | 98 | 2 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 99 | 1 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Şaḩam gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 1% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the miserable band about 92% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Miserable (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 81 | 80 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 98 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 98 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 98 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 98 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 98 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 97 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 96 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 96 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 95 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 94 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 94 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 93 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 93 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 92 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 92 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 91 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 90 |
| 22 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 89 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 88 |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 87 |
| 25 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 86 |
| 26 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 85 |
| 27 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 84 |
| 28 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 83 |
| 29 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 81 |
| 30 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 80 |
Wind in September
Winds average 10 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 5:57 AM to 6:08 AM, and sunset from 6:27 PM to 5:56 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 5:57 | 6:27 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 5:58 | 6:26 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 5:58 | 6:25 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 5:58 | 6:24 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 5:59 | 6:23 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 5:59 | 6:22 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 5:59 | 6:21 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:20 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:19 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:01 | 6:17 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:01 | 6:16 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:01 | 6:15 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:14 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:13 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:12 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:11 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:10 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:09 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:04 | 6:08 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:07 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:04 | 6:05 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:04 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:05 | 6:03 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:05 | 6:02 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:06 | 6:01 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:06 | 6:00 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:07 | 5:59 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:07 | 5:58 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:07 | 5:57 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:08 | 5:56 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 6.19 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.21 kWh/m² to a high of 7.51 kWh/m² in May across the year — September's 6.19 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 6.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Şaḩam
In September, Şaḩam sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Şaḩam sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Şaḩam sees seasonal dust haze (March–August), heaviest in July.
Is September a good time to visit Şaḩam?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a reasonable time to visit Şaḩam for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Şaḩam in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Şaḩam sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 30°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Şaḩam in September
The nearest coast averages about 31°C in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in June at about 32°C and coldest in February near 23°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 23 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 24 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 32 | Tropical |
| Jul | 32 | Tropical |
| Aug | 32 | Tropical |
| Sep | 31 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Şaḩam in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Şaḩam peaks around May 19 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 5 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 5 | High |
Air quality in Şaḩam in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Şaḩam is worst in July — around 62 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.8× the cleanest month (December, 22 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 27 | 31 | 38 | 44 | 49 | 52 | 62 | 51 | 36 | 29 | 26 | 22 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Moderate |
| Feb | 31 | Moderate |
| Mar | 38 | Poor |
| Apr | 44 | Poor |
| May | 49 | Poor |
| Jun | 52 | Poor |
| Jul | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 51 | Poor |
| Sep | 36 | Poor |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 26 | Moderate |
| Dec | 22 | Moderate |
Where is Şaḩam?
Şaḩam sits at 24.2°N, 56.9°E, 2 m above sea level, in Oman. The nearest listed city is Sohar, 27 km away.
Topography around Şaḩam
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Şaḩam.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Şaḩam has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 20 m around an average of 4 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 148 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,753 m.
The land around Şaḩam is covered by water (45%) and artificial surfaces (20%) within 3 km, water (48%) and bare terrain (39%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (65%) and water (30%) within 80 km.
Oman travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 47% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $19,947
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 91%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.1
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 10.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 407
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Şaḩam (24.1722°, 56.8886°, elevation 2 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).