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Weather & Climate in Saqqez, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saqqez experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,987 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,987 ft (1,520 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 19,439/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2499°N, 46.2735°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 2017 | 29 km ENE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M5.1 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1992 | 5 km E of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 1991 | 7 km ENE of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Apr 29, 2020 | 22 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.8 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M4.8 | 69 km | 35 km |
| Dec 1, 1991 | 37 km SSW of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 112 km | 35 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 35 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M4.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Sep 17, 2019 | 21 km SSE of Mar?v?n, Iran | M4.6 | 102 km | 16 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 21 km W of B?neh, Iran | M4.6 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 26 km NW of As Sulaymānīyah, Iraq | M4.6 | 113 km | 74 km |
| Dec 22, 2000 | 15 km SSE of B?neh, Iran | M4.6 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 10 km SE of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2018 | 21 km SSE of Koysinceq, Iraq | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2022 | 8 km E of Jamjam?l, Iraq | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2005 | 14 km ESE of ?alabja, Iraq | M4.5 | 126 km | 23 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 15 km SE of Oshnav?yeh, Iran | M4.5 | 122 km | 77 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.6 in |
Saqqez has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.0").