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Weather & Climate in Oshnavīyeh, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oshnavīyeh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,734 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,734 ft (1,443 m) |
| Area | 102.4 sq mi (265.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 495/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0397°N, 45.0983°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 139 km | 41 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 109 km | 26 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 96 km | 8 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 3 km ESE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.8 | 130 km | 19 km |
| Nov 18, 1998 | 27 km SE of Khowy, Iran | M4.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 36 km | 11 km |
| Mar 15, 1993 | 29 km W of Kujuvar, Iran | M4.8 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 74 km | 35 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 89 km | 37 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 19 km S of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.6 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 14 km N of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.6 | 142 km | 35 km |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 26 km NW of As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq | M4.6 | 148 km | 74 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 21 km SSE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in |
Oshnavīyeh has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.1").