Location & Surroundings

Sh2 is a settlement in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at 35 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Al Shamkhah City, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Abu Dhabi is 35 km to the west. The nearest airport is Abu Dhabi International Airport, 9 km away.

Also known as: الشامخة 2

Basic Data

  • Type section of populated place (PPLX)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    24° 24' 22" N, 54° 44' 23" E
  • Elevation DEM: 35 m
  • Timezone Asia/Dubai
  • Time Shift GMT 4 (DST 4)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 3,693 p/km²
  • Built-up 22.3%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Dirham (AED)
  • Phone Prefix +971

Sun & Local Time

Other section of populated places nearby

  • Sh3
    section of populated place 862 m S
  • Sh4
    section of populated place 805 m W
  • Al Heeliya South
    section of populated place 1.1 km NW
  • Sh5
    section of populated place 1.3 km S
  • Sh1
    section of populated place 1.4 km NE
  • Al Heeliya North
    section of populated place 1.6 km N
  • Sh6
    section of populated place 1.7 km W
  • Sh7
    section of populated place 1.8 km SW
  • Rd1
    section of populated place 1.9 km E
  • Fa3
    section of populated place 2.1 km NW
  • Fa2
    section of populated place 2.2 km N
  • Rd3
    section of populated place 2.2 km S
  • Fa1
    section of populated place 2.3 km NE
  • Sh9
    section of populated place 2.4 km S
  • Sh8
    section of populated place 2.5 km SW
  • Fa4
    section of populated place 2.5 km NW
  • Sh30
    section of populated place 2.5 km W
  • Rd2
    section of populated place 2.7 km SE
  • Rd4
    section of populated place 2.9 km S
  • Rd8
    section of populated place 3.2 km S

Nearby

  • Sh3
    section of populated place 862 m S
  • Sh4
    section of populated place 805 m W
  • Al Heeliya South
    section of populated place 1.1 km NW
  • Sh5
    section of populated place 1.3 km S
  • Sh1
    section of populated place 1.4 km NE
  • Al Heeliya North
    section of populated place 1.6 km N
  • Sh6
    section of populated place 1.7 km W
  • Sh7
    section of populated place 1.8 km SW
  • Rd1
    section of populated place 1.9 km E
  • Fa3
    section of populated place 2.1 km NW

Alternate Names

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الشامخة 2

Weather in Sh2

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sh2, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.

Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,016.2 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 26.5 3.6 39 68 1,016.2 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 25.0 2.8 41 68 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 32.3 3.3 125 29 1,016.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 184.9 n/a
18h 32.8 7.1 319 35 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 673.3 n/a
Tomorrow 26.6 3.0 15 68 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 34.9 n/a
30h 23.7 1.8 125 72 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
36h 31.5 2.5 227 36 1,016.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 180.6 n/a
42h 32.6 5.3 301 33 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 657.3 n/a
Tuesday 25.8 1.6 335 70 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 34.0 n/a
54h 24.6 2.3 129 67 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
60h 31.9 2.0 220 34 1,015.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 179.6 n/a
66h 33.0 5.2 303 30 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 655.8 n/a
Wednesday 26.2 2.4 358 68 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 0 33.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sh2?
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 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 Sh2 today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 11h 15m.
What is the local time in Sh2?
Local time is 05:10. Time zone: Asia/Dubai (UTC+04:00).
What type of place is Sh2?
Sh2 is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Sh2?
DEM 35 m.
Where is Sh2 located?
It is at 24.40612, 54.73973 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sh2 in?
It is in United Arab Emirates.

Sources

Last updated 2024-03-14
geonames https://www.geonames.org/12749145

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