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Orūmīyeh

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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Orūmīyeh month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Orūmīyeh are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 19–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low -6°C), and March the wettest (about 54 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January4.4-5.7358.1
February6.3-4.5388.8
March12.60.6549.6
April18.85.94410.7
May24.010.64812.3
June30.516.7913.7
July33.620.4213.6
August33.320.1112.4
September28.315.1211.8
October20.78.4169.9
November12.61.8248.6
December6.8-2.8367.5

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People and places shaping Orūmīyeh

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Research updated Monday, October 26, 2026
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Current public leadership

  • Hossein Mehdizadeh

    Wikidata currently records this person as Orūmīyeh's head of government. Iranian politician.

People associated with this place

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Historical figures

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Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Urmia Orthodokseta

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Orūmīyeh. Monthly magazine in Qajar Iran, 1904–1914.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Dizaj Siavash House

    Wikidata places this site in Orūmīyeh. Iranian national heritage site.

  • Jameh Mosque of Urmia

    Wikidata places this site in Orūmīyeh. Mosque in Urmia, Iranian national heritage site.

  • Menareh Mosque

    Wikidata places this site in Orūmīyeh. Mosque in Urmia, Iranian national heritage site.

  • Sardar Mosque

    Wikidata places this site in Orūmīyeh. Mosque in Urmia, Iranian national heritage site.

  • Urmia Museum

    Wikidata places this site in Orūmīyeh. Museum in Urmia, Iran.

  • St. Mary's Cathedral, Urmia

    Wikidata places this site in Orūmīyeh. Church in Urmia, Iran.

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01 · Overview

Orūmīyeh, in brief

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02 · History

How Orūmīyeh took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Orūmīyeh

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Orūmīyeh

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Orūmīyeh

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Orūmīyeh

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Orūmīyeh

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08 · Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Orūmīyeh

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01 · Q&A

Where is Orūmīyeh located and what are its coordinates?

Orūmīyeh is situated in Iran at geographic coordinates 37.5527, 45.0761, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Orūmīyeh?

Orūmīyeh has a recorded population of approximately 577,307 and observes the Asia/Tehran time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Orūmīyeh?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Orūmīyeh include FA-IR, KU, with IRR used for local transactions.

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