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Arkavaz, Iran

Ilam Province · Iran

Arkavaz is a small city in Ilam Province, Iran with a population of 11,977. Elevation: 4,350 ft (1,326 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,977 Population 55/sq mi density
4,350 ft Elevation 1,326 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Arkavaz

Arkavaz is a city in the Central District of Malekshahi County, Ilam province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. It is adjacent to the city of Delgosha, bordering it to the north.

People

Population11,977
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation4,350 ft (1,326 m)
Population11,977
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation4,350 ft (1,326 m)
Coordinates33.3828°, 46.5983°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceIlam Province
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation17.8 inches (453 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arkavaz

Arkavaz is a small city in Iran (Ilam Province) with a population of 11,977. The city sits at an elevation of 4,350 feet (1,326 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Arkavaz

Arkavaz has an average annual temperature of 16.8°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 452 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.5°C / 38°F -6.1° / 14° 77.8
Feb 4.7°C / 40°F -5.5° / 17° 73.7
Mar 8.2°C / 47°F -3.7° / 20.2° 91.2
Apr 14.5°C / 58°F 0.9° / 26° 43.4
May 20.2°C / 68°F 6.9° / 34.4° 29.4
Jun 27.1°C / 81°F 13° / 40.4° 0.3
Jul 30.6°C / 87°F 18.1° / 42.4° 1.9
Aug 30.4°C / 87°F 19.4° / 41.6° 0.2
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 13.1° / 38.7° 0.4
Oct 19.3°C / 67°F 6.9° / 32.6° 11.1
Nov 11.1°C / 52°F -1° / 23.6° 61.3
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F -3.5° / 17.6° 61.1
Arkavaz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,350 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above Iran avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,350 ft (1,326 m)
Area219.2 sq mi (567.6 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates33.3828°N, 46.5983°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

444 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

Aug 18, 2014 40 km E of Dehlor?n, Iran M6.2 127 km
Aug 18, 2014 42 km ESE of Dehlor?n, Iran M6.0 136 km
Nov 22, 2013 28 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.8 138 km
Jan 6, 2019 40 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.6 118 km
Aug 20, 2014 44 km E of Dehlor?n, Iran M5.6 135 km
Aug 5, 1998 12 km NE of Mehr?n, Iran M5.6 38 km
Aug 18, 2014 39 km SE of ?bd?n?n, Iran M5.6 126 km
Jan 11, 2018 16 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.5 89 km
Mar 23, 2001 47 km ESE of Mehr?n, Iran M5.5 48 km
Aug 18, 2014 33 km SE of ?bd?n?n, Iran M5.4 121 km
Nov 24, 2013 38 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran M5.4 127 km
Oct 5, 1998 15 km WNW of Darreh Shahr, Iran M5.4 62 km
Aug 19, 2014 24 km ENE of Dehlor?n, Iran M5.4 112 km
Jun 18, 2002 32 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran M5.3 64 km
Jan 11, 2018 25 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 91 km
Jan 11, 2018 17 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 93 km
Apr 1, 2019 29 km SE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 79 km
Oct 4, 1998 15 km NW of Darreh Shahr, Iran M5.3 63 km
Jun 6, 2021 31 km N of Mehr?n, Iran M5.3 44 km
Jan 11, 2018 14 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq M5.3 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
November 51°F (10°C) 2.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in

Arkavaz has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 38°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Gas Stations in Arkavaz

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

جایگاه هدایت زاده

Stadiums & Teams in Arkavaz

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Airports Near Arkavaz

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ilam AirportIILMedium Airport
Shahid Nejad Rezaei Highway Strip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran

🇮🇷 About Iran

Capital Tehran
Population 81,800,269
Area 1,648,000 km²
GDP (USD) $457,510,482,317
GDP per capita $5,049
HDI 0.774
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.6%
Urban population 76.7%
Currency IRR (Rial)
Languages Persian (Farsi)
Calling code +98
TLD .ir
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arkavaz

What is the population of Arkavaz?

Arkavaz has a population of 11,977 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 219.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arkavaz?

Arkavaz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches.

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