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Weather & Climate in Bāneh, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bāneh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 282 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,003 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,003 ft (1,525 m) |
| Area | 611.8 sq mi (1,584.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9975°N, 45.8853°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
74 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M4.8 | 39 km | 35 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 101 km | 11 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M4.7 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 2023 | 20 km NNE of Ţūz Khūrmātū, Iraq | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 87 km | 35 km |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 15 km SSE of B?neh, Iran | M4.6 | 15 km | 33 km |
| Sep 17, 2019 | 21 km SSE of Mar?v?n, Iran | M4.6 | 80 km | 16 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 10 km SE of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 21 km W of B?neh, Iran | M4.6 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 21 km SSE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 26 km NW of As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq | M4.6 | 69 km | 74 km |
| Jan 12, 2003 | 32 km SW of P?veh, Iran | M4.6 | 131 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 4.1 in |
Bāneh has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (0.0").