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Piranshahr, Iran

Full City Profile

61,973 Population 511/sq mi density
4,738 ft Elevation 1,444 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Piranshahr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days295 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,738 ft (1,444 m)
Area121.3 sq mi (314.0 km²)
Population Density511/sq mi
Coordinates36.7010°N, 45.1413°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.7"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 12.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 30, 2025.

Jul 24, 1991 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M5.5 98 km
Apr 6, 2021 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M5.2 139 km
Feb 26, 2000 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey M5.2 75 km
Aug 23, 2017 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq M5.1 60 km
Mar 13, 1992 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 6 km
Jan 29, 2020 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran M4.9 53 km
Jul 9, 2021 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran M4.9 17 km
Apr 29, 2020 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq M4.8 126 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran M4.8 8 km
Jun 6, 2006 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq M4.8 139 km
Mar 16, 2003 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 114 km
Jan 15, 1993 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 133 km
Dec 1, 1991 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran M4.7 38 km
Jul 24, 1991 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.7 105 km
Feb 28, 2002 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey M4.7 110 km
Jan 10, 2022 10 km SE of Jamjam?l, Iraq M4.6 137 km
Apr 16, 2018 21 km SSE of Koysinceq, Iraq M4.6 99 km
Jun 5, 2005 9 km SE of Hakkâri, Turkey M4.6 148 km
Jul 24, 1991 19 km S of ‘Aqrah, Iraq M4.6 108 km
Apr 30, 1999 21 km W of B?neh, Iran M4.6 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in
March 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in Wettest
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in

Piranshahr has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (0.0").

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