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Weather & Climate in Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 88°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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,795 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
| Area | 82.1 sq mi (212.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 629/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4611°N, 45.8626°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
286 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 | 29 km | 14 km |
| Nov 22, 2013 | 34 km W of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 35 km | 6 km |
| Aug 5, 1998 | 12 km NE of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2019 | 40 km SSW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.6 | 41 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 16 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 23 km SW of Sonqor, Iran | M5.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 38 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.4 | 39 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 17 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2021 | 31 km N of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 25 km ENE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 14 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2019 | 29 km SE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2002 | 32 km NW of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.3 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 31 km SW of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M5.2 | 32 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2019 | 33 km SW of ?alabja, Iraq | M5.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Baynjiwayn, Iraq | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 26 km ENE of Mehr?n, Iran | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ḩalabja, Iraq | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1999 | 34 km SW of As Sulaym?n?yah, Iraq | M5.1 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Aug 22, 2014 | 20 km ESE of Mandal?, Iraq | M5.1 | 85 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in |
Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 44°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.0").