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Makū, Iran

Bushehr · Iran

Makū is a mid-size city in Bushehr, Iran with a population of 46,581. Elevation: 1,404 ft (428 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

46,581 Population 173/sq mi density
1,404 ft Elevation 428 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
9.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Makū

Baharestan is a city in the Central District of Jam County, Bushehr province, Iran.

People

Population46,581
Density173/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain9.6 in/yr
Sunny Days319/yr
Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Population46,581
Population Density173 / sq mi
Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Coordinates27.8486°, 52.4230°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceBushehr
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation9.6 inches (243 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Makū

Makū is a mid-size city in Iran (Bushehr) with a population of 46,581. The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet (428 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 92°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Makū

Makū has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Jul (36.4°C), the coldest is Jan (13.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 243 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.9°C / 57°F 3.1° / 25° 61.2
Feb 15.5°C / 60°F 3.4° / 28.5° 27.6
Mar 19.2°C / 66°F 6.1° / 32.9° 37.3
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 11.4° / 36.8° 23.4
May 30.4°C / 87°F 16.3° / 45.5° 6.6
Jun 36°C / 97°F 24° / 48.3° 2.4
Jul 36.4°C / 98°F 27° / 48.3° 21.4
Aug 35.6°C / 96°F 26.1° / 47.1° 4.1
Sep 33.1°C / 92°F 22.8° / 44.9° 1.0
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 17.5° / 41.1° 3.5
Nov 21.6°C / 71°F 10.8° / 34.2° 23.8
Dec 16.4°C / 62°F 5.8° / 27.5° 31.2
Makū has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 9.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above Iran avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Area268.5 sq mi (695.5 km²)
Population Density173/sq mi
Coordinates27.8486°N, 52.4230°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.6"
75% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.17"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

663 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 9, 2013 95 km SE of Bushehr, Iran M6.4 104 km
Mar 1, 1994 22 km SW of Akbar?b?d, Iran M6.1 140 km
Jun 20, 1994 14 km NNE of F?r?z?b?d, Iran M5.9 126 km
Jun 9, 2020 56 km ENE of Mohr, Iran M5.7 99 km
Jun 9, 2020 51 km ENE of Mohr, Iran M5.5 91 km
Apr 19, 2018 103 km SE of Bushehr, Iran M5.5 96 km
Mar 30, 1994 23 km NE of F?r?z?b?d, Iran M5.4 131 km
Jan 6, 1993 45 km WNW of F?r?z?b?d, Iran M5.4 131 km
Feb 17, 2002 115 km SW of F?r?z?b?d, Iran M5.4 71 km
Jun 21, 2022 53 km SE of Mohr, Iran M5.4 109 km
Apr 9, 2013 90 km SE of Bushehr, Iran M5.4 109 km
Apr 10, 2013 102 km SE of Bushehr, Iran M5.4 97 km
Nov 13, 1998 53 km WNW of Ger?sh, Iran M5.4 117 km
Sep 24, 1999 59 km SE of Bushehr, Iran M5.3 139 km
Jan 14, 2004 50 km WNW of Mohr, Iran M5.2 17 km
Mar 29, 1993 48 km NNW of Mohr, Iran M5.2 36 km
Jun 14, 2020 54 km ENE of Mohr, Iran M5.2 94 km
Jan 6, 2025 77 km SSW of Fīrūzābād, Iran M5.2 35 km
Apr 3, 1994 17 km E of F?r?z?b?d, Iran M5.2 113 km
Apr 10, 2013 95 km WSW of F?r?z?b?d, Iran M5.2 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2017 PERSIAN GULF Avalanche 3.0 m 5 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
March 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 87°F (31°C) 0.1 in
July 92°F (33°C) 0.5 in
August 92°F (33°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 87°F (31°C) 0.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
December 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in

Makū has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 54°F in January to 92°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and May the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Makū

Institution Type Founded Website
دانشکده فنی خلیج فارس College - ,
دانشگاه پیام نور جم University - ,
دانشگاه پیام نور جم University - ,
مرکز جامع علمی کاربردی جم University - ,

Libraries in Makū

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
خانه جوان0.0
کتابخانه شهید آذریار0.0
کتابخانه عمومی0.0

Farmers Markets in Makū

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
بازارچه پردیس
جمعه بازار

Stadiums & Teams in Makū

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Makū

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Jam AirportKNRMedium Airport
Persian Gulf International AirportPGUMedium Airport
Karzin Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Makū

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
کمپ ترک اعتیاد حیاتی نو

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran

🇮🇷 About Iran

Capital Tehran
Population 81,800,269
Area 1,648,000 km²
GDP (USD) $457,510,482,317
GDP per capita $5,049
HDI 0.774
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.6%
Urban population 76.7%
Currency IRR (Rial)
Languages Persian (Farsi)
Calling code +98
TLD .ir
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Makū

What is the population of Makū?

Makū has a population of 46,581 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 173 people per square mile, spread across 268.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Makū?

Makū has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 92°F in July. The area receives 319 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.6 inches.

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