Tell Sheikh Hamad

Archaeological Site Ancient Mesopotamian site with Akkadian-period remains

Archaeological mound in northeastern Syria containing Bronze‑Age and later remains; visited by specialists tracing regional trade, settlement and material culture.

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Tell Sheikh Hamad
35.6433, 40.7403

How to Get to Tell Sheikh Hamad #

Located in Al-Hasakah Governorate; access requires coordination with local authorities and is subject to security considerations.

Tips for Visiting Tell Sheikh Hamad #

  • Coordinate visits with heritage authorities due to episodic archaeological work and regional sensitivities.
  • Respect local land uses; the area is agricultural and often in active use.

Best Time to Visit Tell Sheikh Hamad #

Spring and autumn are preferable for visiting outdoor sites when conditions are milder.

Spring-Autumn (Mar-Nov)
Mar-Nov · 15-30°C
Milder weather for field visits; summer can be hot in exposed areas.

Weather & Climate near Tell Sheikh Hamad #

Climate

Tell Sheikh Hamad's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 84 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberMayOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
48°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 36 mm of rain.

67 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

69 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 36 mm of rain.

77 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 33°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.9h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
22° 37°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
25° 40°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
24° 40°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
20° 36°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 29°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

67 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

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