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Weather & Climate in Nīr, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nīr has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,325 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,325 ft (1,623 m) |
| Area | 50.7 sq mi (131.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0346°N, 47.9986°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
163 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 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 116 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M6.1 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1998 | 10 km SE of Lerik, Azerbaijan | M6.0 | 88 km | 26 km |
| Jan 3, 1996 | 6 km SE of Masally, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 124 km | 56 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M5.3 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2007 | 14 km W of Haftoni, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 95 km | 26 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran | M5.2 | 77 km | 17 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 137 km | 29 km |
| Nov 2, 1994 | 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran | M5.0 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 6 km ESE of Masally, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 127 km | 55 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2024 | 7 km SSE of Boradigah, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 112 km | 65 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in |
Nīr has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.4").