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Weather & Climate in Kermanshah, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kermanshah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,567 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,567 ft (1,392 m) |
| Area | 37.5 sq mi (97.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16,585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3142°N, 47.0650°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
260 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Nov 22, 2013 | 28 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.8 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Aug 5, 1998 | 12 km NE of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Nov 22, 2013 | 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Jan 6, 2019 | 40 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 16 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 38 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.4 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 23 km SW of Sonqor, Iran | M5.4 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 1998 | 15 km WNW of Darreh Shahr, Iran | M5.4 | 125 km | 39 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 29 km SE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 14 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 15 km NW of Darreh Shahr, Iran | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2021 | 31 km N of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 17 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 26 km ENE of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 31 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 22 km E of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 20 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.1 | 137 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Kermanshah has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").