Location & Surroundings
Shaykhān is a settlement in Erbil, Iraq, at 1,158 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Piranshahr, 24 km to the east. The national capital Baghdad is about 365 km to the south. The nearest airport is Khaneh Airport, 27 km away.
Also known as: شيخان · Shaikhan · Shêxan · شێخان · Shekhan
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
36° 36' 33" N, 44° 53' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1158 m
- Timezone Asia/Baghdad
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 164 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Dinar (IQD)
- Phone Prefix +964
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:58
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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شيخان
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Shêxan
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شێخان
Weather in Shaykhan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shaykhan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 24.3 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
7.8 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
17 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.3 | 7.8 | 225 | 27 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.7 | 2.9 | 245 | 61 | 1,012.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 0 | 99.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.1 | 2.9 | 256 | 76 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 3.8 | 255 | 49 | 1,015.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 39 | 93.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 4.1 | 258 | 36 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 22 | 647.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.2 | 2.0 | 275 | 64 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 103.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 9.0 | 1.0 | 276 | 78 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.9 | 1.9 | 231 | 48 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 109.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.4 | 3.1 | 242 | 37 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 634.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.7 | 0.9 | 247 | 68 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 83.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.6 | 0.6 | 260 | 72 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.7 | 2.8 | 233 | 39 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 126.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.0 | 5.5 | 245 | 31 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 700.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shaykhan?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.1 to 24.3 C, max wind 7.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 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 Shaykhan today?
Sunrise around 05:52 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Shaykhan?
Local time is 01:58. Time zone: Asia/Baghdad (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Shaykhan?
Shaykhan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shaykhan?
DEM 1,158 m.
Where is Shaykhan located?
It is at 36.60915, 44.89942 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shaykhan in?
It is in Iraq.