Location & Surroundings
Shūkān is a settlement in 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia, at 590 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Al Majaridah, 10 km to the west. The national capital Riyadh is about 785 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bisha, about 115 km away.
Also known as: شوكان
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
19° 6' 29" N, 42° 1' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 590 m
- Timezone Asia/Riyadh
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 274 p/km²
- Built-up 5.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Rial (SAR)
- Phone Prefix +966
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:53
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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شوكان
Weather in Shukan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shukan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 30.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 806 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
7 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 24.2 | 1.9 | 122 | 42 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 1.3 | 177 | 29 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 132.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.3 | 2.5 | 251 | 28 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 805.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 292 | 62 | 1,016.3 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 0 | 119.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 0.9 | 141 | 51 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 232 | 52 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 128.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 2.5 | 251 | 38 | 1,013.4 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 2 | 786.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 1.0 | 299 | 63 | 1,016.1 | 0.25 / 0.51 | 0 | 116.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.5 | 1.8 | 106 | 34 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 2.2 | 185 | 29 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 131.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.4 | 2.9 | 251 | 30 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 798.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 0.3 | 19 | 59 | 1,016.6 | 1.15 / 1.15 | 0 | 116.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.9 | 2.6 | 100 | 30 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shukan?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 30.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 806 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shukan today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Shukan?
Local time is 09:53. Time zone: Asia/Riyadh (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Shukan?
Shukan is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Shukan?
DEM 590 m.
Where is Shukan located?
It is at 19.10819, 42.01960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shukan in?
It is in Saudi Arabia.