Location & Surroundings
Ra’s Sha‘m is a point in Musandam Governorate, Oman, at 24 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Khasab, 20 km to the northeast. The national capital Muscat is about 360 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Khassab, 19 km away.
Also known as: رأس شعم · Ras ash Shaam · Ra’s ash Sha‘m
Basic Data
- Type point (PT)
- a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape
Geography
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Coordinates
26° 4' 2" N, 56° 5' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 24 m
- Timezone Asia/Muscat
- Time Shift GMT 4 (DST 4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Rial (OMR)
- Phone Prefix +968
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:24
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 11 h 26 min
Other points nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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رأس شعم
Weather in Ra's Sha`m
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ra's Sha`m, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 28.2 to 31.1 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Temperature
30.9 C
Wind
2.3 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
20 %
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 | 30.9 | 2.3 | 283 | 47 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 2.4 | 231 | 49 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 35.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 2.4 | 200 | 44 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.1 | 2.9 | 228 | 40 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 188.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.5 | 4.8 | 243 | 53 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 674.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 3.6 | 222 | 60 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 34.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 2.8 | 207 | 60 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 3.3 | 231 | 55 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 197.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.5 | 3.6 | 247 | 59 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 659.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 3.9 | 200 | 66 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 33.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 1.8 | 176 | 63 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.1 | 0.9 | 284 | 51 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 194.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.5 | 2.2 | 325 | 55 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 655.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ra's Sha`m?
Now 30.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 28.2 to 31.1 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 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 Sha`m today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 25m.
What is the local time in Ra's Sha`m?
Local time is 02:24. Time zone: Asia/Muscat (UTC+04:00).
What type of place is Ra's Sha`m?
Ra's Sha`m is a point.
What is the elevation of Ra's Sha`m?
DEM 24 m.
Where is Ra's Sha`m located?
It is at 26.06724, 56.09071 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ra's Sha`m in?
It is in Oman.