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Tell Arpachiyah

Archaeological Site

Tell Arpachiyah is a prehistoric mound in Nineveh Governorate noted for early Chalcolithic architecture and pottery. Archaeologists visit for its circular structures, ceramics and insights into ancient northern Mesopotamian communities.

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Tell Arpachiyah essentials

Country: Iraq
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Dinar (ع.د)
Language: Arabic, Kurdish

Tell Arpachiyah at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Tell Arpachiyah

Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable conditions for field visits to archaeological tells in northern Iraq.

Spring-Autumn
March-May, September-November · 15-30°C
Milder temperatures for field visits and archaeological work.
Winter
December-February · 5-18°C
Cooler but sometimes wet; not ideal for extended outdoor fieldwork.

Weather & Climate near Tell Arpachiyah

Climate

Tell Arpachiyah's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 42°C. Moderate rainfall (579 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 98 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 4° - 12° 6° 95 mm partly cloudy 66% 2.0 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
February Acceptable 5° - 14° 9° 106 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.7h
March Good 9° - 19° 14° 104 mm some cloud 59% 2.3 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 13° - 25° 19° 79 mm partly cloudy 53% 2.5 m/s 1.4 high 13.0h
May Excellent 18° - 32° 25° 31 mm some cloud 41% 2.5 m/s 1.9 very high 14.0h
June Ideal 24° - 39° 31° 0 mm clear 21% 2.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.5h
July Ideal 27° - 42° 34° 0 mm clear 16% 2.6 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.2h
August Ideal 26° - 41° 34° 0 mm clear 17% 2.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.4h
September Ideal 22° - 37° 30° 0 mm clear 20% 2.1 m/s 1.6 very high 12.3h
October Ideal 16° - 29° 22° 14 mm mostly sunny 33% 1.8 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Very Good 10° - 21° 15° 60 mm some cloud 52% 1.5 m/s 0.5 low 10.1h
December Good 5° - 14° 9° 90 mm partly cloudy 63% 1.8 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Tell Arpachiyah

Tell Arpachiyah is near Mosul/Erbil region of northern Iraq; access typically requires coordination with local archaeological authorities or academic teams. Visitors should obtain permissions and updated security guidance before travel.

Tips for Visiting Tell Arpachiyah

  • If researching the Early Bronze Age layers, consult recent archaeological publications for the latest excavation reports - the site was excavated in the 1930s and 1940s and occasionally revisited by field teams.
  • Bring sun protection and sufficient water - the Mesopotamian plains can be exposed and hot during peak summer months.