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Chūrs, Iran

Full City Profile

2,081 Population 28/sq mi density
3,986 ft Elevation 1,215 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Chūrs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,986 ft (1,215 m)
Area75.0 sq mi (194.2 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates38.8300°N, 45.0346°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.1"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (May) 1.85"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

259 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 13, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 133 km
Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 68 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 47 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 69 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 45 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 138 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 122 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 44 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 125 km
Nov 7, 2012 39 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.4 145 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 101 km
Aug 15, 2012 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M5.3 150 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 44 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 133 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 37 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 138 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 40 km
Sep 21, 2022 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.1 42 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 148 km
Jun 24, 2012 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey M4.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 115 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 116 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 116 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 146 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.9 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in

Chūrs has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.2").

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