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Weather & Climate in Qareh Kheẕer, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qareh Kheẕer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,262 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,262 ft (1,299 m) |
| Area | 56.7 sq mi (146.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0264°N, 46.1641°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran | M5.2 | 133 km | 17 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Jan 29, 2020 | 20 km WNW of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 1993 | 29 km W of Kujuvar, Iran | M4.8 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 90 km | 11 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 124 km | 35 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 21 km W of B?neh, Iran | M4.6 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Aug 19, 1999 | 28 km NNE of Tabriz, Iran | M4.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 15 km SSE of B?neh, Iran | M4.6 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2010 | 45 km ESE of Tabriz, Iran | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 15 km SE of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.5 | 86 km | 77 km |
| May 22, 2023 | 50 km E of Hashtrūd, Iran | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2006 | 30 km NE of Mar?v?n, Iran | M4.5 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Oct 26, 2012 | 33 km SW of Ahar, Iran | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2013 | 27 km SSW of Or?m?yeh, Iran | M4.5 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Jul 8, 2007 | 36 km SE of ?uwandiz, Iraq | M4.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2010 | 17 km NNW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in |
Qareh Kheẕer has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.1").