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Sarāb, Iran

East Azerbaijan · Iran

Sarāb is a mid-size city in East Azerbaijan, Iran with a population of 45,031. Elevation: 5,413 ft (1,650 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

45,031 Population 8,778/sq mi density
5,413 ft Elevation 1,650 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
10.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Sarāb

Sarāb

Sarab is a city in the Central District of Sarab County, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. Sarab is famous for its rugs.

People

Population45,031
Density8,778/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain10.6 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation5,413 ft (1,650 m)
Population45,031
Population Density8,778 / sq mi
Elevation5,413 ft (1,650 m)
Coordinates37.9408°, 47.5367°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceEast Azerbaijan
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation10.6 inches (270 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.1 inches (5 cm)

About Sarāb

Sarāb is a mid-size city in Iran (East Azerbaijan) with a population of 45,031. The city sits at an elevation of 5,413 feet (1,650 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Sarāb

Sarāb has an average annual temperature of 8.7°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 321 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.4°C / 24°F -16.4° / 7.3° 34.2
Feb -2.7°C / 27°F -15.7° / 11.4° 25.3
Mar 1.7°C / 35°F -8.6° / 14.2° 37.5
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F -5.2° / 21.2° 41.4
May 12.7°C / 55°F 0.5° / 26.8° 49.2
Jun 19°C / 66°F 6.7° / 31.7° 16.6
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 7° / 34° 14.1
Aug 20.5°C / 69°F 9° / 34.1° 7.5
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 4.3° / 31.3° 15.6
Oct 10.4°C / 51°F -0.7° / 23.6° 30.7
Nov 3.1°C / 38°F -6.4° / 16.2° 30.2
Dec -1.3°C / 30°F -10.9° / 10° 18.8
Sarāb experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,413 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below Iran avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,413 ft (1,650 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density8,778/sq mi
Coordinates37.9408°N, 47.5367°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below Iran avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (May) 2.17"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

147 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 76 km
Aug 11, 2012 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M6.2 85 km
Feb 28, 1997 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran M6.1 47 km
Jul 9, 1998 10 km SE of Lerik, Azerbaijan M6.0 121 km
Nov 7, 2012 39 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.4 96 km
Mar 2, 1997 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran M5.3 30 km
Aug 15, 2012 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M5.3 92 km
Aug 27, 2017 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran M5.2 36 km
Jul 11, 2007 14 km W of Haftoni, Azerbaijan M5.2 129 km
Aug 14, 2012 24 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 86 km
Aug 11, 2012 27 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 91 km
Nov 2, 1994 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran M5.0 72 km
Aug 11, 2012 29 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 89 km
Aug 11, 2012 25 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 86 km
Apr 22, 1996 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan M5.0 137 km
Nov 16, 2012 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 108 km
Aug 16, 2012 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 89 km
May 11, 2024 7 km SSE of Boradigah, Azerbaijan M4.9 146 km
Aug 11, 2012 32 km W of Ahar, Iran M4.8 91 km
Jan 26, 2013 23 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.8 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
August 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
October 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in

Sarāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Sarāb

Institution Type Founded Website
آموزشکده فنی و حرفه ای سراب University - ,
دانشکده سما University - ,
دانشکده علوم پزشکی سراب University - ,
دانشگاه آزاد سراب University - ,
دانشگاه آزاد سراب University - ,
دانشگاه آزاد علوم پزشکی سراب University - ,
دانشگاه پیام نور واحد سراب University - ,
دانشگاه فرهنگیان University - ,

Schools in Sarāb

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
دخترانه زینب کبری - - - -
امیرکبیر - - - -
ام البنین - - - -
هنرستانه دخترانه زهرا - - - -
دبیرستان دخترانه خدیجه کبری - - - -
آموزشکده فنی پسران سراب - - - -
امام خمینی - - - -
مدرسه گلشن - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sarāb

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sarāb

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
موزه مردم شناسی

Farmers Markets in Sarāb

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
راسته بازار
میدان میوه و تره بار

Hotels in Sarāb

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tourist Hotel Sarab

Restaurants in Sarāb

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haj maqsoud restaurant
Sarcheshmeh
Teachers'home restaurant
پیتزا زیتون
غذاخوری شهریار

Cinemas in Sarāb

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

سینما آزادی

Clinics in Sarāb

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مرکز بهداشت شماره سه

Dentists in Sarāb

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

دندانسازی ودندانپزشکی کیهانی

Bus Stations in Sarāb

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

پایانه مسافربری آزادی

Gas Stations in Sarāb

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

بنزین و گازوئیل
پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین و گازوئیل
جایگاه CNG
جایگاه CNG
جایگاه CNG
جایگاه سوخت دومنظوره انقلاب اسلامی
جایگاه گاز CNG پایانه

Banks in Sarāb

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

بانک کشاورزی

Shopping Malls in Sarāb

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

تولیدی عسل گل یخ خاکپور

Stadiums & Teams in Sarāb

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Sarāb

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Post Offices in Sarāb

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
اداره پست

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sarāb

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
امامزاده بزرگ
مسجد جامع
مسجد حاجی سلطان
مسجد حاجی عظیم
مسجد حضرت ابوالفضل
مسجد حضرت رسول اکرم
مسجد خاتم الانبیا
مسجد خلیفه بیگی
مسجد قائم
مصلی امام خمینی

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
1,650 m (5,414 ft)

🇮🇷 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 Sarāb

What is the population of Sarāb?

Sarāb has a population of 45,031 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 8,778 people per square mile, spread across 5.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sarāb?

Sarāb has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.6 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.

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