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Weather & Climate in Mahābād, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mahābād experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,344 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,344 ft (1,324 m) |
| Area | 14.6 sq mi (37.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7631°N, 45.7222°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 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 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M4.8 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 45 km | 11 km |
| Mar 15, 1993 | 29 km W of Kujuvar, Iran | M4.8 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 75 km | 35 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 21 km W of B?neh, Iran | M4.6 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 21 km SSE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 26 km NW of As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq | M4.6 | 126 km | 74 km |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 15 km SSE of B?neh, Iran | M4.6 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 23 km ESE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2013 | 27 km SSW of Or?m?yeh, Iran | M4.5 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 15 km SE of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.5 | 50 km | 77 km |
| Mar 25, 2006 | 30 km NE of Mar?v?n, Iran | M4.5 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Jul 11, 2015 | 25 km NNW of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.4 | 142 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in |
Mahābād has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.0").