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Weather & Climate in Bālānej, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bālānej experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,272 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,272 ft (1,302 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 183/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3964°N, 45.1646°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 131 km | 41 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 138 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 136 km | 8 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2003 | 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 124 km | 19 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 75 km | 11 km |
| Nov 18, 1998 | 27 km SE of Khowy, Iran | M4.8 | 108 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in |
Bālānej has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.1").