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Hamata

Hamata is a locality in Red Sea, Egypt, close to the sea. It has a population of about 150 (2006). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population150
Local time04:18
24.28° N, 35.38° EElevation 13 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
The year in Hamataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec82October
October: high / low29° / 26°
Rain this month1mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Hamata at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in August

Coolest month18°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

2 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

0 mm of rain

Warmest sea30°C

August

Weather in Hamata

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
26°C

Clear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct28°26°
Sun25 Oct28°26°
Mon26 Oct28°26°1 mm
Tue27 Oct29°24°5.4 mm
Wed28 Oct28°24°24 mm
Thu29 Oct28°25°
Fri30 Oct27°24°
Sat31 Oct26°24°
Sun1 Nov26°24°

When to go to Hamata

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score999899948275696773829498
High21°22°24°26°29°31°32°33°31°29°26°23°
Low18°18°20°23°25°28°29°29°28°26°22°19°
Rain (mm)100000000121
Wet days010010000121
Sea24°23°23°24°26°28°29°30°29°28°27°25°

What's on in Hamata

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Egypt seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Hamata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Hamata

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Marsa Alam 39 km ←1955 · 128 km
5.1Marsa Alam 39 km ↖1984 · 136 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 6 km

Fossils in Egypt
Quaternary · 1

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Egypt

Bridges, road stations and ports

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hamata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Hamata.
What is the hottest month in Hamata?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 29°C.
What is the coldest month in Hamata?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Hamata?
November is the wettest month with about 2 mm of precipitation on 2 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Hamata?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 23°C.