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Mount Qala Qiran
Ilam Province, Iran

Arkavaz

Arkavaz is a small town in Ilam Province, Iran, 1,326 m above sea level. It has a population of about 11,977. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now12°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population11,977
Local time03:50
33.38° N, 46.60° EElevation 1,326 mUTC+3:30 · Iran Standard Time
The year in Arkavazweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec98October
October: high / low24° / 13°
Rain this month37mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Arkavaz at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

129 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Arkavaz

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

14-day forecast
12°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 36%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct22°13°
Mon26 Oct23°14°
Tue27 Oct23°14°
Wed28 Oct21°14°
Thu29 Oct19°14°4 mm
Fri30 Oct19°14°9.3 mm
Sat31 Oct19°13°1.5 mm
Sun1 Nov20°15°1 mm
Mon2 Nov19°14°10.2 mm

When to go to Arkavaz

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score393953898766575872987041
High7°9°13°20°27°33°36°36°32°24°15°10°
Low-2°-1°3°8°13°18°22°22°18°13°6°1°
Rain (mm)1521331297422100137100110
Wet days889520000177

What's on in Arkavaz

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

Nature around Arkavaz

Nature in Iran

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Arkavaz

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Arkavaz

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.3Pavenar 14 km ↙2018 · 134 km
6.2Murmuri 3 km ↘2014 · 127 km
6.1Khanaqin 44 km ↘1967 · 111 km
6.0Dushmian 5 km ↑2018 · 140 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Iran

Temples and sanctuaries

Arkavaz from above

Getting to Arkavaz

Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani AirportKSH
119 km
Khoram Abad AirportKHD
157 km
Dezful AirportDEF
198 km

Places near Arkavaz

Places with a climate like Arkavaz

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Arkavaz?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Arkavaz.
What is the hottest month in Arkavaz?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Arkavaz?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Arkavaz?
March is the wettest month with about 129 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.