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Weather & Climate in Ahar, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ahar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,383 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,383 ft (1,336 m) |
| Area | 77.6 sq mi (200.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4774°N, 47.0699°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
129 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Aug 11, 2012 | 26 km SW of Ahar, Iran | M6.4 | 27 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 30 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M6.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1998 | 10 km SE of Lerik, Azerbaijan | M6.0 | 128 km | 26 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 36 km | 4 km |
| Jul 11, 2007 | 14 km W of Haftoni, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 136 km | 26 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran | M5.2 | 59 km | 17 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 25 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 27 km | 4 km |
| Nov 2, 1994 | 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 81 km | 29 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 26 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 43 km | 15 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 23 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.8 | 24 km | 6 km |
| Mar 15, 1993 | 29 km W of Kujuvar, Iran | M4.8 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 36 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.8 | 36 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in |
Ahar has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.4").