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Weather & Climate in Qaşr-e Shīrīn, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qaşr-e Shīrīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 340 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,191 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
92°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 82.1 sq mi (212.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5156°N, 45.5791°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
264 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Nov 22, 2013 | 28 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.8 | 23 km | 14 km |
| Nov 22, 2013 | 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 11 km | 6 km |
| Jan 6, 2019 | 40 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 44 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 16 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 38 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.4 | 38 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 14 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 32 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.3 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 2021 | 31 km N of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 17 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 29 km SE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 31 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 20 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.1 | 92 km | 17 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 22 km E of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 16 km NNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | 40 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.0 | 128 km | 45 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in |
Qaşr-e Shīrīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 46°F in January to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.0").