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Weather & Climate in Ajab Shīr, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ajab Shīr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,255 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,255 ft (1,297 m) |
| Area | 324.9 sq mi (841.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4776°N, 45.8943°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
145 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 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 135 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran | M5.2 | 121 km | 17 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 132 km | 4 km |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in |
Ajab Shīr has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.1").