Sanandaj weather in April
In April, Sanandaj sees average daytime highs of 16°C and overnight lows near 5°C, with 62 mm of precipitation across 10.7 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 14°C in the first days to 19°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 40% of the time in April, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of April to 13 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Sanandaj's 8th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sanandaj's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 16°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 5°
- 6th coldest
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- 10.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 5:56 AM – 6:49 PM
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.29 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
Sanandaj is city in Kurdistan Province, Iran.
- Air quality
- High
- PM10 99.6 µg/m³ · 2010
- Density
- 115/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 14°C in the first days to 19°C by the end.
A typical April day in Sanandaj reaches about 16°C in the afternoon and slips back to 5°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 11°C and 21°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 6°C warmer than March and about 6°C cooler than May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg low (°C) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 2 |
| 2 | 14 | 2 |
| 3 | 14 | 3 |
| 4 | 14 | 3 |
| 5 | 15 | 3 |
| 6 | 15 | 3 |
| 7 | 15 | 3 |
| 8 | 15 | 4 |
| 9 | 15 | 4 |
| 10 | 16 | 4 |
| 11 | 16 | 4 |
| 12 | 16 | 4 |
| 13 | 16 | 4 |
| 14 | 16 | 5 |
| 15 | 16 | 5 |
| 16 | 17 | 5 |
| 17 | 17 | 5 |
| 18 | 17 | 5 |
| 19 | 17 | 5 |
| 20 | 17 | 5 |
| 21 | 18 | 6 |
| 22 | 18 | 6 |
| 23 | 18 | 6 |
| 24 | 18 | 6 |
| 25 | 18 | 6 |
| 26 | 18 | 6 |
| 27 | 19 | 6 |
| 28 | 19 | 7 |
| 29 | 19 | 7 |
| 30 | 19 | 7 |
How April really feels in Sanandaj
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 1 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in April is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Sanandaj weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 7th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2° / -8° | 64 | 9.8 | 9.2 | 9.9 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 4° / -6° | 67 | 9.6 | 8 | 10.7 | 0.1 |
| Mar | 10° / -1° | 76 | 11.2 | 5.2 | 11.7 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 16° / 5° | 62 | 10.7 | 0.7 | 12.9 | 5.2 |
| May | 23° / 9° | 29 | 6.8 | 0 | 13.8 | 7.5 |
| Jun | 30° / 14° | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 14.3 | 6.7 |
| Jul | 34° / 17° | 1 | 0.2 | 0 | 14.1 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 34° / 16° | 0 | 0.2 | 0 | 13.3 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 29° / 12° | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 12.2 | 7.3 |
| Oct | 22° / 7° | 26 | 5 | 0 | 11.1 | 7.9 |
| Nov | 13° / 1° | 52 | 7.7 | 1.4 | 10.1 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 6° / -4° | 57 | 8.3 | 5.9 | 9.7 | 0.5 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 40% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 39%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Cloudier (%) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 43 |
| 2 | 57 | 43 |
| 3 | 57 | 43 |
| 4 | 57 | 43 |
| 5 | 58 | 42 |
| 6 | 57 | 43 |
| 7 | 58 | 42 |
| 8 | 58 | 42 |
| 9 | 58 | 42 |
| 10 | 59 | 41 |
| 11 | 59 | 41 |
| 12 | 61 | 39 |
| 13 | 61 | 39 |
| 14 | 61 | 39 |
| 15 | 62 | 38 |
| 16 | 62 | 38 |
| 17 | 63 | 37 |
| 18 | 63 | 37 |
| 19 | 64 | 36 |
| 20 | 64 | 36 |
| 21 | 65 | 35 |
| 22 | 64 | 36 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 65 | 35 |
| 25 | 65 | 35 |
| 26 | 65 | 35 |
| 27 | 65 | 35 |
| 28 | 65 | 35 |
| 29 | 65 | 35 |
| 30 | 65 | 35 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Sanandaj gets around 62 mm of rain and snow over 10.7 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 36% and peaks near 38% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Snow chance (%) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 9 |
| 2 | 38 | 8 |
| 3 | 38 | 7 |
| 4 | 38 | 6 |
| 5 | 38 | 6 |
| 6 | 38 | 5 |
| 7 | 38 | 5 |
| 8 | 37 | 4 |
| 9 | 37 | 4 |
| 10 | 37 | 3 |
| 11 | 37 | 3 |
| 12 | 36 | 3 |
| 13 | 36 | 2 |
| 14 | 36 | 2 |
| 15 | 36 | 2 |
| 16 | 35 | 2 |
| 17 | 35 | 2 |
| 18 | 35 | 2 |
| 19 | 35 | 1 |
| 20 | 35 | 1 |
| 21 | 34 | 1 |
| 22 | 34 | 1 |
| 23 | 34 | 1 |
| 24 | 34 | 1 |
| 25 | 33 | 1 |
| 26 | 33 | 0 |
| 27 | 33 | 0 |
| 28 | 33 | 0 |
| 29 | 33 | 0 |
| 30 | 33 | 0 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
Wind in April
Winds average 8 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of April to 13 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 66 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:17 AM to 5:38 AM, and sunset from 6:37 PM to 7:01 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:17 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:01 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:17 | 6:37 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 6:15 | 6:37 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 6:14 | 6:38 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:12 | 6:39 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 6:11 | 6:40 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:41 |
| 7 | 12.6 | 6:08 | 6:42 |
| 8 | 12.6 | 6:07 | 6:42 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 6:05 | 6:43 |
| 10 | 12.7 | 6:04 | 6:44 |
| 11 | 12.7 | 6:02 | 6:45 |
| 12 | 12.7 | 6:01 | 6:46 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 6:00 | 6:46 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:58 | 6:47 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 5:57 | 6:48 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 5:56 | 6:49 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:54 | 6:50 |
| 18 | 13.0 | 5:53 | 6:51 |
| 19 | 13.0 | 5:52 | 6:51 |
| 20 | 13.0 | 5:50 | 6:52 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:49 | 6:53 |
| 22 | 13.1 | 5:48 | 6:54 |
| 23 | 13.1 | 5:46 | 6:55 |
| 24 | 13.2 | 5:45 | 6:56 |
| 25 | 13.2 | 5:44 | 6:56 |
| 26 | 13.2 | 5:43 | 6:57 |
| 27 | 13.3 | 5:42 | 6:58 |
| 28 | 13.3 | 5:40 | 6:59 |
| 29 | 13.3 | 5:39 | 7:00 |
| 30 | 13.4 | 5:38 | 7:01 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 6.29 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.73 kWh/m² to a high of 8.06 kWh/m² in June across the year — April's 6.29 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.8 | Intense |
Is April a good time to visit Sanandaj?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Sanandaj for sightseeing.
What to pack for Sanandaj in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Sanandaj sees daytime highs around 16°C and nights near 5°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: a warm layer and rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
UV index in Sanandaj in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sanandaj peaks around July 14 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Sanandaj in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Sanandaj is worst in May — around 35 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 23 | 26 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 23 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | Moderate |
| Feb | 26 | Moderate |
| Mar | 32 | Moderate |
| Apr | 35 | Moderate |
| May | 35 | Poor |
| Jun | 28 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 24 | Moderate |
| Sep | 27 | Moderate |
| Oct | 27 | Moderate |
| Nov | 24 | Moderate |
| Dec | 23 | Moderate |
Where is Sanandaj?
Sanandaj sits at 35.3°N, 47.0°E, 1,494 m above sea level, in Iran. The nearest listed city is Kāmyārān, 58 km away.
Topography around Sanandaj
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sanandaj.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sanandaj has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 541 m around an average of 1,555 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,335 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,736 m.
The land around Sanandaj is covered by artificial surfaces (55%) and grassland (30%) within 3 km, grassland (75%) within 16 km, and grassland (59%) and cropland (37%) within 80 km.
Iran travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 352% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,924
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 94%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.4
- per 100k, 2014
- Road deaths
- 21.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 492
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Sanandaj (35.315°, 46.9988°, elevation 1,494 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).