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Weather & Climate in Mīāb, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mīāb experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,762 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,762 ft (2,061 m) |
| Area | 173.7 sq mi (450.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7011°N, 45.8019°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
194 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Aug 11, 2012 | 26 km SW of Ahar, Iran | M6.4 | 98 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 84 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 80 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 82 km | 4 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran | M5.2 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 87 km | 4 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 90 km | 6 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 90 km | 4 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 125 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 148 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 171 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 182 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Mīāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.4").