Araz reservoir Reservoir
Large reservoir on the Aras River in West Azerbaijan
Araz reservoir at a Glance#
About Araz reservoir#
The Araz reservoir is a man-made reservoir on the Aras (Araz) River in West Azerbaijan province of Iran, located along the Iran-Azerbaijan border. It was created by damming the Aras River.
The reservoir exists as a result of dam construction on the Aras River; its creation altered the river’s flow and formed an international cross-border water body. Uses have included water storage associated with river regulation.
Located in northwestern Iran’s West Azerbaijan province, the reservoir follows the Aras River along the frontier with the Republic of Azerbaijan.
- Border location: Sits along the Aras (Araz) River at the Iran-Azerbaijan frontier, forming part of the riverine border in West Azerbaijan province.
How to Get to Araz reservoir#
Access typically by road from nearby towns in West Azerbaijan province. Check local maps and provincial authorities for permissions and seasonal road conditions.
Best Time to Visit Araz reservoir#
Spring and autumn are generally the most comfortable seasons to visit in West Azerbaijan province.
Weather & Climate near Araz reservoir#
Araz reservoir's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 33°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -5° - 1° | -4° | 15 mm | overcast | 68% | 1.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.6h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 4° | -2° | 15 mm | overcast | 62% | 1.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 11° | 5° | 25 mm | overcast | 56% | 1.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 34 mm | overcast | 56% | 2.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 12° - 23° | 18° | 38 mm | partly cloudy | 52% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.2h |
| June | Excellent | 17° - 29° | 23° | 24 mm | some cloud | 43% | 2.1 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.7h |
| July | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 27° | 8 mm | some cloud | 40% | 2.6 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.5h |
| August | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 26° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 2.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 7 mm | mostly sunny | 46% | 2.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 9° - 21° | 15° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 54% | 1.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 3° - 12° | 8° | 22 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 1.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| December | Acceptable | -2° - 6° | 2° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.3h |
