Arāk
Decide whether to visit or live in Arāk, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Removal of information on temporary withdrawal of UK staff from Iran and the embassy operating remotely.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Arāk month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Arāk are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–26°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 35°C), January the coldest (average low -5°C), and March the wettest (about 56 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.6 | -4.7 | 32 | 8.7 |
| February | 8.1 | -3.8 | 44 | 9.0 |
| March | 13.8 | 0.8 | 56 | 9.9 |
| April | 19.5 | 5.7 | 42 | 10.9 |
| May | 25.6 | 10.8 | 20 | 12.2 |
| June | 32.2 | 16.7 | 3 | 13.0 |
| July | 34.7 | 20.2 | 0 | 12.6 |
| August | 33.4 | 19.0 | 0 | 12.2 |
| September | 29.9 | 14.5 | 1 | 11.3 |
| October | 22.6 | 7.9 | 7 | 10.5 |
| November | 13.8 | 1.5 | 30 | 8.5 |
| December | 8.7 | -2.5 | 34 | 8.0 |
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01 · OverviewArāk, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Arāk took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Arāk
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Arāk
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Arāk
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Arāk
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Arāk
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Arāk
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arāk
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01 · Q&AWhere is Arāk located and what are its coordinates?
Arāk is situated in Iran at geographic coordinates 34.0949, 49.6981, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Arāk?
Arāk has a recorded population of approximately 503,647 and observes the Asia/Tehran time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Arāk?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Arāk include FA-IR, KU, with IRR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Arāk?
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