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Weather & Climate in Shabestar, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shabestar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 343 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 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,701 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,701 ft (1,433 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1804°N, 45.7028°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
203 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 | 100 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 74 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 72 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 81 km | 11 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 88 km | 4 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 79 km | 12 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran | M5.2 | 128 km | 17 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 100 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 88 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8 in |
Shabestar has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.2").