Tell es-Samak
Archaeological Site Coastal tell with Bronze Age archaeological layers
Archaeological mound in Israel’s Haifa District with stratified remains from several periods; of interest to specialists examining local settlement history.
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How to Get to Tell es-Samak #
Located in the Haifa District; access is typically by car from Haifa or nearby municipal centers. Coordinate with the Israel Antiquities Authority for visitor details.
Tips for Visiting Tell es-Samak #
- Look for interpretive signs and small finds around the site that connect it to wider Canaanite and Phoenician coastal networks.
- Combine the visit with time on nearby beaches to feel the long human relationship with the sea in this coastal zone.
Best Time to Visit Tell es-Samak #
Spring and autumn offer comfortable weather and quieter conditions.
Weather & Climate near Tell es-Samak #
Tell es-Samak'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 30°C. Moderate rainfall (588 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (151 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
