Tell al-Lahm

Archaeological Site Ancient southern Mesopotamian settlement mound

Ancient tell in Iraq’s Dhi Qar Governorate with archaeological layers spanning southern Mesopotamia; primarily visited by archaeologists studying early urbanism and material culture.

Tell al-Lahm
30.8333, 46.3333

How to Get to Tell al-Lahm #

Access in Dhi Qar Governorate requires coordination with Iraqi authorities and local institutions; travel to regional centers such as Nasiriyah followed by guided transport is usual.

Tips for Visiting Tell al-Lahm #

  • If researching or visiting, work with local Iraqi heritage authorities; the site sits in a region with important contemporary sensitivities.
  • Visit in the cooler months - the southern Iraqi plain can be extreme in summer.

Best Time to Visit Tell al-Lahm #

Winter and spring are preferable to avoid summer heat.

Winter and spring (Dec-Apr)
Dec-Apr · 10-25°C
Cooler and more manageable weather for fieldwork.

Weather & Climate near Tell al-Lahm #

Climate

Tell al-Lahm's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 44°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 153 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
OctoberMayMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
53°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 25°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 32°
30%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
22° 38°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
25° 42°
13%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 43°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
35°C
Temperature
26° 43°
12%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 44°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
35°C
Temperature
26° 44°
13%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
23° 41°
15%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 35°
24%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
42%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

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