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Weather & Climate in Varazqān, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Varazqān experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 336 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 81.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,026 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,026 ft (1,532 m) |
| Area | 225.2 sq mi (583.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6755°N, 46.1121°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
155 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 | 73 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 64 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 105 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 57 km | 4 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran | M5.2 | 120 km | 17 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 64 km | 6 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 60 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 64 km | 4 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 122 km | 29 km |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 44 km | 15 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 136 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 154 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in |
Varazqān has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.4").