Alvand, Iran

Full City Profile

90,000 Population 15,385/sq mi density

4,081 ft Elevation 1,244 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Alvand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	56.7°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,081 ft (1,244 m)
Area	5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density	15,385/sq mi
Coordinates	36.1893°N, 50.0643°W
Timezone	Asia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.1"

66% below US avg

Snowfall 1.5"

Wettest Month (Mar) 2.28"

Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 12, 2022.

Jun 20, 1990	23 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran	M7.4	104 km
Jun 22, 2002	59 km SSW of Abhar, Iran	M6.5	111 km
May 28, 2004	41 km SSE of Nowshahr, Iran	M6.3	139 km
Jun 21, 1990	36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran	M5.8	55 km
Nov 28, 1991	26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran	M5.6	92 km
Jun 21, 1990	33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran	M5.4	71 km
Jun 24, 1990	13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran	M5.4	95 km
Jul 6, 1990	16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran	M5.3	101 km
Jun 21, 1990	1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran	M5.3	84 km
Sep 2, 2002	60 km SW of Abhar, Iran	M5.2	123 km
Apr 19, 2002	37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran	M5.2	48 km
Oct 15, 1995	Near the coast of northern Iran	M5.2	110 km
Jun 20, 1990	38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran	M5.1	54 km
Dec 28, 1990	15 km SSW of F?man, Iran	M5.0	126 km
Jun 22, 2002	59 km SSW of Abhar, Iran	M4.9	118 km
Jun 21, 1990	28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran	M4.9	101 km
Jun 20, 1990	22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran	M4.9	89 km
Jun 22, 1990	10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran	M4.9	95 km
Jun 20, 1990	10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran	M4.9	88 km
May 27, 2008	14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran	M4.9	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1990	CASPIAN SEA	Eruption + Earthquake	2.0 m	40,000	104 km
1608	CASPIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	3,000	46 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (186 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Damavand	Stratovolcano	5,670 m (18,602 ft)	-5350	186 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	1.6 in
March	45°F (7°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
April	56°F (13°C)	1.6 in
May	64°F (18°C)	1.3 in
June	74°F (23°C)	0.3 in
July	80°F (27°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Driest
September	71°F (22°C)	0.1 in
October	60°F (15°C)	0.9 in
November	48°F (9°C)	1.4 in
December	37°F (3°C)	1.9 in

Alvand has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.1").

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