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Bālānej, Iran

Full City Profile

3,023 Population 183/sq mi density
4,272 ft Elevation 1,302 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Bālānej experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,272 ft (1,302 m)
Area16.5 sq mi (42.7 km²)
Population Density183/sq mi
Coordinates37.3964°N, 45.1646°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.83"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 30, 2025.

Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 141 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 116 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 131 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 134 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 117 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 122 km
Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 138 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 123 km
Feb 26, 2000 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey M5.2 37 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 121 km
Sep 21, 2022 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.1 120 km
Aug 23, 2017 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq M5.1 136 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 122 km
Mar 13, 1992 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 77 km
Jan 29, 2020 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran M4.9 37 km
Jul 9, 2021 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 61 km
Oct 20, 2003 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.8 149 km
Jan 25, 2005 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.8 124 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran M4.8 75 km
Nov 18, 1998 27 km SE of Khowy, Iran M4.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in Wettest
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.6 in

Bālānej has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.1").

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