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Weather & Climate in Sonqor, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sonqor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,568 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,568 ft (1,697 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,266/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7819°N, 47.5995°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 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 | 24 km | 33 km |
| Aug 21, 1998 | 20 km WNW of Nah?vand, Iran | M5.0 | 80 km | 49 km |
| May 26, 2009 | 6 km SE of pamas, Iran | M4.9 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Feb 19, 1990 | 32 km NNE of ?l?m, Iran | M4.9 | 135 km | 50 km |
| Jan 28, 1996 | 56 km W of Kermanshah, Iran | M4.9 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Oct 13, 2009 | 12 km NW of K?my?r?n, Iran | M4.8 | 69 km | 13 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 72 km E of Qoh?rd-e ‘Oly?, Iran | M4.8 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 2002 | 23 km ENE of Kahr?z, Iran | M4.8 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 28 km ENE of Kahr?z, Iran | M4.8 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 33 km NNW of Hars?n, Iran | M4.8 | 34 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2020 | 10 km WNW of Aleshtar, Iran | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 27, 2002 | 24 km NNE of N?r?b?d, Iran | M4.8 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 51 km ESE of Sarpol-e Z̄ahāb, Iran | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 32 km NE of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1991 | 46 km SE of Sarpol-e Z?ah?b, Iran | M4.7 | 141 km | 41 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 6 km E of Nah?vand, Iran | M4.7 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 1997 | 11 km NNE of Aleshtar, Iran | M4.7 | 111 km | 27 km |
| Jul 28, 2017 | 12 km SW of pamas, Iran | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2019 | 21 km SSE of Mar?v?n, Iran | M4.6 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Jan 12, 2003 | 32 km SW of P?veh, Iran | M4.6 | 137 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in |
Sonqor has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").