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Nīr, Iran

Ardabil Province · Iran

Nīr is a small city in Ardabil Province, Iran with a population of 5,873. Elevation: 5,325 ft (1,623 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,873 Population 116/sq mi density
5,325 ft Elevation 1,623 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
12.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Nīr

Nir is a city in the Central District of Nir County, Ardabil province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

People

Population5,873
Density116/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation5,325 ft (1,623 m)
Population5,873
Population Density116 / sq mi
Elevation5,325 ft (1,623 m)
Coordinates38.0346°, 47.9986°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceArdabil Province
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation12.8 inches (326 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.0 inches (10 cm)

About Nīr

Nīr is a small city in Iran (Ardabil Province) with a population of 5,873. The city sits at an elevation of 5,325 feet (1,623 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Nīr

Nīr has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (19°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 284 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.5°C / 31°F -5° / 4° 18.4
Feb 2.2°C / 36°F -2.6° / 7° 23.5
Mar 6°C / 43°F 0.2° / 11.9° 25.3
Apr 9.6°C / 49°F 3.3° / 15.9° 42.1
May 14.8°C / 59°F 7.4° / 22.3° 44.2
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 10.5° / 25.1° 18.5
Jul 19°C / 66°F 12.5° / 25.6° 7.5
Aug 18.8°C / 66°F 11.9° / 25.8° 6.0
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 10.2° / 23.3° 13.5
Oct 12.4°C / 54°F 6.3° / 18.5° 31.6
Nov 6°C / 43°F 1° / 11° 31.8
Dec 0.9°C / 34°F -4.2° / 6.1° 21.5
Nīr has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,325 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average44.7°F
17% below Iran avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,325 ft (1,623 m)
Area50.7 sq mi (131.2 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates38.0346°N, 47.9986°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.8"
66% below Iran avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (May) 2.40"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 28, 2024.

Aug 11, 2012 26 km SW of Ahar, Iran M6.4 108 km
Aug 11, 2012 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M6.2 116 km
Feb 28, 1997 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran M6.1 6 km
Jul 9, 1998 10 km SE of Lerik, Azerbaijan M6.0 88 km
Jan 3, 1996 6 km SE of Masally, Azerbaijan M5.4 124 km
Nov 7, 2012 39 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.4 128 km
Aug 15, 2012 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M5.3 123 km
Mar 2, 1997 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran M5.3 22 km
Jul 11, 2007 14 km W of Haftoni, Azerbaijan M5.2 95 km
Aug 27, 2017 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran M5.2 77 km
Aug 11, 2012 27 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 119 km
Aug 14, 2012 24 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 115 km
Dec 28, 1990 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran M5.0 150 km
Aug 11, 2012 29 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 119 km
Apr 22, 1996 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan M5.0 137 km
Nov 2, 1994 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran M5.0 31 km
Aug 11, 2012 25 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 116 km
Aug 22, 2023 6 km ESE of Masally, Azerbaijan M4.9 127 km
Aug 16, 2012 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 120 km
May 11, 2024 7 km SSE of Boradigah, Azerbaijan M4.9 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
August 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in

Nīr has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Nīr

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسه ابتدایی شیران - - - -
دبیرستان طالقانی - - - -
دبیرستان دخترانه - - - -
مدرسه راهنمایی پسرانه - - - -
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Hotels in Nīr

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Areia Hotel

Restaurants in Nīr

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مجتمع پذیرایی کسری

Clinics in Nīr

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مرکز جامع خدمات درمانی و سلامت نیر

Gas Stations in Nīr

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

جایگاه دومنظوره قادری
جایگاه سوخت گاز CNG

Banks in Nīr

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Maskan
Bank Maskan
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Saderat Iran
Bank Sepah
Mehr Eqtesad Bank

Ski Resorts Near Nīr

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Alvares Ski Complex 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Nīr

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ardabil AirportADUMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nīr

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
حسینیه صمد نیر
مسجد جامع نیر
مسجد جنت سرای نیر

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 Nīr

What is the population of Nīr?

Nīr has a population of 5,873 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 50.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nīr?

Nīr has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.8 inches, with 4.0 inches of snow.

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