Location & Surroundings
Ra’s ash Shaykh is a settlement in Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman, at 1,884 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nizwa, 17 km to the south. The national capital Muscat is about 105 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Rustaq Airport, 62 km away.
Also known as: رأس الشّيخ
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
23° 5' 17" N, 57° 33' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1884 m
- Timezone Asia/Muscat
- Time Shift GMT 4 (DST 4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rial (OMR)
- Phone Prefix +968
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:22
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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رأس الشّيخ
Weather in Ra's ash Shaykh
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ra's ash Shaykh, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,018.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 26.7 | 1.4 | 217 | 42 | 1,018.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 0.8 | 336 | 47 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.1 | 0.7 | 315 | 24 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 259.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.4 | 0.2 | 279 | 17 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 784.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 1.3 | 98 | 29 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 35.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 0.8 | 349 | 34 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.2 | 0.7 | 307 | 17 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 258.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.4 | 0.9 | 17 | 16 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 773.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.3 | 2.4 | 123 | 23 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 33.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 1.6 | 5 | 28 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.0 | 1.0 | 18 | 14 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 259.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.2 | 1.7 | 35 | 15 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 733.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.4 | 1.8 | 161 | 26 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 32.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ra's ash Shaykh?
Now 26.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 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 Ra's ash Shaykh today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Ra's ash Shaykh?
Local time is 04:22. Time zone: Asia/Muscat (UTC+04:00).
What type of place is Ra's ash Shaykh?
Ra's ash Shaykh is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ra's ash Shaykh?
DEM 1,884 m.
Where is Ra's ash Shaykh located?
It is at 23.08800, 57.55654 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ra's ash Shaykh in?
It is in Oman.