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Weather & Climate in Sanandaj, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanandaj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,902 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,902 ft (1,494 m) |
| Area | 1,171.1 sq mi (3,033.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 298/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3150°N, 46.9988°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
86 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Apr 24, 2002 | 23 km SW of Sonqor, Iran | M5.4 | 83 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 16 km NNW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 1996 | 56 km W of Kermanshah, Iran | M4.9 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 28 km ENE of Kahr?z, Iran | M4.8 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M4.8 | 97 km | 35 km |
| Apr 26, 2021 | 11 km S of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 23 km ENE of Kahr?z, Iran | M4.8 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 33 km NNW of Hars?n, Iran | M4.8 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 51 km ESE of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2009 | 12 km NW of K?my?r?n, Iran | M4.8 | 50 km | 13 km |
| Feb 14, 1991 | 46 km SE of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.7 | 144 km | 41 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 32 km NE of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2004 | 40 km SW of Kermanshah, Iran | M4.6 | 139 km | 44 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 21 km W of B?neh, Iran | M4.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2003 | 32 km SW of P?veh, Iran | M4.6 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Sep 17, 2019 | 21 km SSE of Mar?v?n, Iran | M4.6 | 70 km | 16 km |
| Jan 10, 2018 | 20 km SE of Jav?nr?d, Iran | M4.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in |
Sanandaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").