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Weather & Climate in Piranshahr, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piranshahr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,738 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,738 ft (1,444 m) |
| Area | 121.3 sq mi (314.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 511/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7010°N, 45.1413°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jul 24, 1991 | 30 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M5.5 | 98 km | 26 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 60 km | 8 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 6 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 8 km | 11 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M4.8 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Mar 16, 2003 | 9 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 35 km SSW of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 38 km | 35 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 17 km SSE of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.7 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Feb 28, 2002 | 35 km SSW of Yüksekova, Turkey | M4.7 | 110 km | 37 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 10 km SE of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 21 km SSE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 9 km SE of Hakkâri, Turkey | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 1991 | 19 km S of ‘Aqrah, Iraq | M4.6 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 21 km W of B?neh, Iran | M4.6 | 94 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Piranshahr has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (0.0").