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Weather & Climate in Alanjeq, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alanjeq experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,991 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,991 ft (1,826 m) |
| Area | 225.2 sq mi (583.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4284°N, 46.0780°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
165 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 | 66 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 58 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 102 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 99 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 107 km | 11 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 52 km | 4 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran | M5.2 | 107 km | 17 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 60 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 62 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 61 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 160 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Alanjeq has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.2").