Kabudan Island

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Kabudan Island essentials

Address: Kabudan Island, East Azerbaijan province, Iran
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About Kabudan Island

Kabudan Island is an island in northwest Iran situated within Lake Urmia, in East Azerbaijan province.

The island is part of the lake’s archipelago of islands and is set within a saline lake environment that supports specialised birdlife and local ecological communities. Islands in Lake Urmia are typically uninhabited or sparsely used and may serve as nesting or resting sites for waterbirds.

Lake Urmia and its islands have experienced marked ecological changes in the late 20th and early 21st centuries linked to water-level fluctuations and human water use; islands have been affected by changing shoreline and salinity conditions. Specific historical details for Kabudan Island are limited in general sources.

Kabudan Island sits within Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran, between the mainland coasts of East Azerbaijan and West Azerbaijan provinces, reachable only by boat or across exposed lakebed when water levels are low.

  • Location in Lake Urmia: Located in Lake Urmia in northwest Iran, the island is one of several within this saline inland lake and lies in East Azerbaijan province.
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Best Time to Visit Kabudan Island

Best in spring or autumn to avoid the region's summer heat and the colder winter nights; these seasons are generally more comfortable for exploring.

Summer
June - August · 20°C to 35°C
Generally hot and dry inland conditions; accessibility and comfort may be reduced in the peak heat.
Winter
December - February · -5°C to 10°C
Chillier conditions with potential frost and colder nights; quieter and less active season.
Spring - Autumn
March - May, September - October · 10°C to 25°C
Milder temperatures that are more comfortable for visiting and exploring the island surroundings.

Weather & Climate near Kabudan Island

Climate

Kabudan Island's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 92 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -5° - 2° -4° 29 mm partly cloudy 72% 1.7 m/s 0.4 low 9.8h
February Acceptable -4° - 4° -3° 28 mm partly cloudy 67% 2.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.7h
March Good 0° - 9° 2° 45 mm partly cloudy 60% 2.6 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 6° - 16° 11° 55 mm partly cloudy 56% 2.8 m/s 1.5 high 13.0h
May Very Good 10° - 21° 15° 43 mm some cloud 48% 2.5 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.0h
June Ideal 14° - 27° 21° 12 mm mostly sunny 38% 2.7 m/s 2.6 extreme 14.5h
July Ideal 18° - 31° 24° 4 mm mostly sunny 36% 2.9 m/s 2.6 extreme 14.3h
August Ideal 18° - 31° 24° 2 mm mostly sunny 37% 2.7 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.4h
September Ideal 13° - 27° 20° 3 mm mostly sunny 41% 2.3 m/s 1.6 very high 12.3h
October Very Good 8° - 20° 14° 18 mm some cloud 51% 2.0 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Good 2° - 11° 6° 36 mm partly cloudy 63% 1.5 m/s 0.5 low 10.0h
December Acceptable -3° - 5° 0° 32 mm partly cloudy 71% 1.5 m/s 0.3 low 9.5h