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Ḩamāh

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Ḩamāh month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ḩamāh are typically March, April and November, with average daytime highs around 20–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 38°C), January the coldest (average low 4°C), and January the wettest (about 58 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January14.34.3587.5
February16.25.0368.7
March20.18.2389.8
April26.311.91711.6
May30.916.1912.6
June35.019.8213.3
July37.722.5013.3
August37.622.5013.0
September34.819.7111.6
October29.515.7610.3
November22.010.0288.7
December16.35.9387.4

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Battle of Hama (903)

    The army of Caliph al-Muktafi defeated the Qarmatians on 29 November 903, ending their dominance of the Syrian Desert.

  2. 1157 Earthquakes

    Two earthquakes cumulatively shattered Hama, causing immense damage and collapsing most of the town and its citadel.

  3. 1982 Hama Massacre

    Government forces led by Rifaat al-Assad quelled a Sunni Islamist uprising with shelling and harsh means, resulting in massive casualties and destruction.

  4. Capture of Hama (2024)

    On 5 December 2024, the Syrian Salvation Government led by Tahrir al-Sham captured Hama from the Bashar al-Assad government.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Yaqut al-Hamawi

    Geographer born in Hama who described the city in 1225.

  • Abu al-Fida

    Historian, geographer, and governor of Hama from 1310 to 1332 during the Mamluk period.

  • John of Epiphania

    Byzantine historian born in Hama in the 6th century.

  • Akram al-Hawrani

    Member of an impoverished notable family in Hama who made the city the base of his Arab Socialist Party.

Historical figures

  • Irhuleni

    King of Hamath who led a coalition of Aramean cities against Assyrian armies in the Battle of Qarqar.

  • Zakkur

    Dual king of Hamath and Luhuti who was attacked by a coalition including Sam'al under Ben-Hadad III.

  • Ilu-Bi'di

    King of Hamath who led a failed revolt against Sargon II.

Local business and employers

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Ḩamāh, in brief

Ḩamāh is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Ḩamāh took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Ḩamāh

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Ḩamāh

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Ḩamāh

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Ḩamāh

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Ḩamāh

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Ḩamāh located and what are its coordinates?

Ḩamāh is situated in Syria at geographic coordinates 35.1318, 36.7578, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Ḩamāh?

Ḩamāh has a recorded population of approximately 460,602 and observes the Asia/Damascus time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Ḩamāh?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Ḩamāh include AR-SY, KU, HY, ARC, French, English, with SYP used for local transactions.

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