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Weather & Climate in Ardabīl, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ardabīl experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,439 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,439 ft (1,353 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 59,101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2498°N, 48.2933°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 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 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M6.1 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1998 | 10 km SE of Lerik, Azerbaijan | M6.0 | 55 km | 26 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1996 | 6 km SE of Masally, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 91 km | 56 km |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M5.3 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Jul 11, 2007 | 14 km W of Haftoni, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 62 km | 26 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran | M5.2 | 107 km | 17 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 130 km | 29 km |
| Nov 2, 1994 | 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran | M5.0 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 6 km ESE of Masally, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 94 km | 55 km |
| May 11, 2024 | 7 km SSE of Boradigah, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 78 km | 65 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2008 | 34 km S of Khalkh?l, Iran | M4.8 | 106 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in |
Ardabīl has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.4").