Sharjah city
United Arab Emirates
The cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah is a large city bordering Dubai that holds the distinction of being named UNESCO World Book Capital in 2019 and Islamic Culture Capital in 2014. Alcohol is not served in hotels or restaurants, making it a draw for visitors seeking a dry emirate. The Al Qasimi family has governed here since the 18th century, and the city sits within easy reach of the wider Gulf region's heritage sites.
- Population1,800,000
- Nearest water from center 2.3 km1.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.0 km4.4 mi
Climate · monthly averages
J
19°67°
20mm0.8in
F
20°68°
15mm0.6in
M
23°73°
20mm0.8in
A
27°80°
5mm0.2in
M
31°88°
0mm0.0in
J
33°92°
0mm0.0in
J
35°95°
0mm0.1in
A
35°95°
0mm0.0in
S
33°91°
0mm0.0in
O
30°85°
0mm0.0in
N
25°77°
5mm0.1in
D
21°70°
10mm0.4in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗