Hamama
Ruins Coastal locality in southern Israel's Negev region
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Hamama refers to a historical village in the southern coastal plain of what is now Israel; it was a Palestinian Arab village prior to 1948. The site is known in historical records as part of the populated coastal settlements of the southern plain.
The location was primarily an agricultural village with buildings and cultivated land serving the local population; historical accounts document its existence in Ottoman and British Mandate-era sources. The village was depopulated during the 1948 conflict and ceased to function as a Palestinian village thereafter.
After 1948 the area containing the former village was incorporated into the state of Israel and changed in land use and settlement patterns; remnants of village structures are recorded in historical studies.
Hamama is located on the southern coastal plain in the region now administered as Israel’s Southern District, in the coastal area north of the present-day Gaza Strip.
How to Get to Hamama #
The historic location of Hamama is on the coastal plain south of present-day Ashkelon. There are no formal tourism services; anyone wishing to study or visit the remains should coordinate with local authorities or academic groups and respect private property.
Tips for Visiting Hamama #
- Treat the site with historical sensitivity; Hamama (al‑Hamamah) is a village whose population was displaced in 1948 and the landscape is best approached with respect.
- There are no visitor facilities - do not plan on amenities. If visiting the general area, travel prepared with water, sun protection, and a local guide if planning to explore rural sites.
Best Time to Visit Hamama #
The site is primarily of historical and archaeological interest; plan visits for mild seasons and with local permission or guidance.
Weather & Climate near Hamama #
Hamama's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (109 mm).
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