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Weather & Climate in Qarah Ẕīā’ od Dīn, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qarah Ẕīā’ od Dīn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,576 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,576 ft (1,090 m) |
| Area | 75.0 sq mi (194.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 426/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8915°N, 45.0255°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
256 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 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 53 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 51 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 50 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 50 km | 12 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 24, 2012 | 30 km WNW of Özalp, Turkey | M4.9 | 121 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 109 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 110 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 112 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 141 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 155 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in |
Qarah Ẕīā’ od Dīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 26°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.2").