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Weather & Climate in Raẕī, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Raẕī experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,678 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,678 ft (1,426 m) |
| Area | 53.0 sq mi (137.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6294°N, 48.0946°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Aug 11, 2012 | 26 km SW of Ahar, Iran | M6.4 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 120 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M6.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1998 | 10 km SE of Lerik, Azerbaijan | M6.0 | 37 km | 26 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1996 | 6 km SE of Masally, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 68 km | 56 km |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M5.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Jul 11, 2007 | 14 km W of Haftoni, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 46 km | 26 km |
| Mar 21, 2000 | 12 km W of Saatl?, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 147 km | 60 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran | M5.2 | 113 km | 17 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 16 km ESE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 138 km | 63 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 117 km | 4 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Nov 2, 1994 | 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran | M5.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 11 km NW of Imishli, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 87 km | 29 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 131 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in |
Raẕī has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.5").