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Shahrekord offers a quiet, authentic lifestyle centered around a high-altitude plateau, making it ideal for those seeking a slower pace away from the frantic energy of Tehran. It is a city of predictable rhythms where local hospitality is deeply ingrained, providing a sense of community that is often missing in larger metropolises.
For professionals, the practicalities are manageable; you will find reliable healthcare and functional public transport, though the social infrastructure for international residents remains minimal. While the cost of living is exceptionally low, the primary trade-off is the limited expat ecosystem and the necessity of navigating a culturally distinct environment without the usual international amenities found in global hubs.
Population
129,153
Area
611 km²
Density
211 per km²
Founded
-
Language
Persian (Farsi)
Distance to Coast
291 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Shahrekord
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Climate & Weather in Shahrekord
Shahrekord has a hot-summer mediterranean continental climate (Köppen Dsa) with warm to hot, very sunny summers and cold winters with frequent frost and snowfall. Long-term climate normals show a cool annual mean temperature, low annual precipitation around 320 mm, and relatively dry summers, while most rainfall falls from late autumn through spring. The current clear-sky, low-humidity weather is consistent with the city’s generally dry warm-season conditions.
Summer Average
23°C
Winter Average
0°C
Climate Type
Hot-summer mediterranean continental
Rainy Days
55
Sunny Days
300
Humidity
45%
Spring
March - May
5-20°C
Spring is cool to mild at first, then becomes pleasantly warm by late May. It is one of the wetter periods of the year, especially in March and April.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
20-34°C
Summer is hot, dry, and mostly sunny, with clear skies dominating most days. Rain is rare, and daytime heat is moderated by the city’s elevation compared with lower-lying Iranian cities.
Very Low rainfall
Autumn
September - November
3-22°C
Autumn starts warm and dry in September and turns sharply cooler by November. Rain increases again in late autumn as the wetter season begins.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
-9-9°C
Winter is cold and often frosty, with snowfall possible and nighttime temperatures frequently below freezing. Conditions are generally wetter than summer, though total precipitation remains moderate.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Shahrekord
Advantages
Shahrekord
Abundant green spaces
Affordable cost of living
Strong community bonds
Rich cultural heritage
Mountain proximity access
Disadvantages
Shahrekord
Limited higher education options
Few job opportunities locally
Restricted entertainment venues
Limited expat community support
Basic infrastructure development
Safety & Security in Shahrekord
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
56
/100
Iran Avg
55
Asia Avg
57
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
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