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Weather & Climate in Maku, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maku experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 340 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 34.0 inches. The area receives 37.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,278 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,278 ft (1,304 m) |
| Area | 102.8 sq mi (266.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2899°N, 44.4604°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
320 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 23, 2011 | 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M7.1 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 104 km | 16 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | eastern Turkey | M5.9 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 104 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 98 km | 11 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km NW of Edremit, Turkey | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 99 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 67 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ararat (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 48 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 51 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 105 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 120 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 137 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in |
Maku has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 27°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.4").