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Weather & Climate in Makū, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makū has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
92°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Area | 268.5 sq mi (695.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 173/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.8486°N, 52.4230°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
663 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Apr 9, 2013 | 95 km SE of Bushehr, Iran | M6.4 | 104 km | 12 km |
| Mar 1, 1994 | 22 km SW of Akbar?b?d, Iran | M6.1 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 14 km NNE of F?r?z?b?d, Iran | M5.9 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 56 km ENE of Mohr, Iran | M5.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 51 km ENE of Mohr, Iran | M5.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2018 | 103 km SE of Bushehr, Iran | M5.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1994 | 23 km NE of F?r?z?b?d, Iran | M5.4 | 131 km | 54 km |
| Jan 6, 1993 | 45 km WNW of F?r?z?b?d, Iran | M5.4 | 131 km | 24 km |
| Feb 17, 2002 | 115 km SW of F?r?z?b?d, Iran | M5.4 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 53 km SE of Mohr, Iran | M5.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 90 km SE of Bushehr, Iran | M5.4 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 102 km SE of Bushehr, Iran | M5.4 | 97 km | 15 km |
| Nov 13, 1998 | 53 km WNW of Ger?sh, Iran | M5.4 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 1999 | 59 km SE of Bushehr, Iran | M5.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 14, 2004 | 50 km WNW of Mohr, Iran | M5.2 | 17 km | 12 km |
| Mar 29, 1993 | 48 km NNW of Mohr, Iran | M5.2 | 36 km | 27 km |
| Jun 14, 2020 | 54 km ENE of Mohr, Iran | M5.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 77 km SSW of Fīrūzābād, Iran | M5.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1994 | 17 km E of F?r?z?b?d, Iran | M5.2 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 95 km WSW of F?r?z?b?d, Iran | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2017 | PERSIAN GULF | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 5 | 48 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in |
Makū has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 54°F in January to 92°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and May the driest (0.0").