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Weather & Climate in Sarāb, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarāb experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,413 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,413 ft (1,650 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,778/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9408°N, 47.5367°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
147 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 | 76 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 85 km | 12 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M6.1 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1998 | 10 km SE of Lerik, Azerbaijan | M6.0 | 121 km | 26 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M5.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 92 km | 4 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran | M5.2 | 36 km | 17 km |
| Jul 11, 2007 | 14 km W of Haftoni, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 129 km | 26 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 86 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 91 km | 4 km |
| Nov 2, 1994 | 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran | M5.0 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 86 km | 4 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 137 km | 29 km |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 108 km | 15 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2024 | 7 km SSE of Boradigah, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 146 km | 65 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 32 km W of Ahar, Iran | M4.8 | 91 km | 8 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 23 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.8 | 77 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in |
Sarāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.3").