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Gālīkesh, Iran

Golestan · Iran

Gālīkesh is a small city in Golestan, Iran with a population of 23,394. Elevation: 640 ft (195 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,394 Population 477/sq mi density
640 ft Elevation 195 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
13.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Gālīkesh

Gālīkesh

Galikash is a city in the Central District of Galikash County, Golestan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

People

Population23,394
Density477/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (16°C)
Rain13.4 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Population23,394
Population Density477 / sq mi
Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Coordinates37.2726°, 55.4339°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceGolestan
Average Temperature62°F (16°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation13.4 inches (341 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gālīkesh

Gālīkesh is a small city in Iran (Golestan) with a population of 23,394. The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet (195 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Gālīkesh

Gālīkesh has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (6.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 267 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.4°C / 43°F -4.7° / 20.9° 28.6
Feb 7.4°C / 45°F -4.8° / 24.7° 36.3
Mar 11.6°C / 53°F -1.7° / 28.3° 46.2
Apr 17.7°C / 64°F 3.6° / 33.8° 37.1
May 22.5°C / 73°F 9.3° / 39.8° 28.0
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 15.5° / 43.2° 8.6
Jul 30.6°C / 87°F 17.9° / 44.8° 8.4
Aug 29.2°C / 84°F 17.2° / 42.7° 3.7
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 12.4° / 39.7° 6.9
Oct 17.9°C / 64°F 4.8° / 34.4° 26.1
Nov 12°C / 54°F 0.1° / 28.8° 23.8
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F -3.1° / 22.8° 12.9
Gālīkesh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 640 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above Iran avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area49.1 sq mi (127.1 km²)
Population Density477/sq mi
Coordinates37.2726°N, 55.4339°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"
65% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.44"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 4, 2025.

May 17, 2021 57 km WSW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.4 113 km
Jan 10, 2005 31 km NNE of Gorg?n, Iran M5.4 79 km
Nov 19, 1999 55 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M5.4 92 km
May 16, 2021 55 km WSW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.3 116 km
Nov 26, 1999 29 km ENE of Qarn?b?d, Iran M5.3 62 km
Dec 9, 2013 71 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan M5.2 149 km
Jul 19, 2025 30 km E of Qarnābād, Iran M5.1 67 km
Mar 22, 2023 31 km N of Qarnābād, Iran M5.0 72 km
Aug 11, 2011 25 km WNW of Shahrud, Iran M5.0 103 km
Jul 23, 1994 66 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.9 92 km
Sep 9, 1992 22 km SSE of ?z?dshahr, Iran M4.9 47 km
Jul 23, 2010 39 km NW of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.9 148 km
Aug 16, 2000 15 km SSW of Gorg?n, Iran M4.9 113 km
Nov 3, 1997 20 km NNE of D?mgh?n, Iran M4.8 136 km
Jul 11, 1994 67 km WNW of ?q Q?yeh, Iran M4.8 90 km
Aug 19, 2007 73 km S of Bereket, Turkmenistan M4.8 146 km
Apr 14, 1990 74 km ENE of Kal?leh, Iran M4.8 85 km
Aug 18, 1990 70 km SE of Kal?leh, Iran M4.8 69 km
Sep 16, 1997 31 km WNW of Gorg?n, Iran M4.8 124 km
Mar 4, 2010 60 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.7 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1890 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake - 171 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
February 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in

Gālīkesh has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Gālīkesh

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
دبیرستان پسرانه دکتر شریعتی،مرسه راهنمایی شهید علائدین - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Gālīkesh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
مجتمع آهن آلات پورمحمود

Hotels in Gālīkesh

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

هتل آسمان
هتل تریا

Cafes in Gālīkesh

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

قهوه علی هاوانا

Clinics in Gālīkesh

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مرکز بهداشت
مرکز بهداشتی درمانی شماره دو

Bus Stations in Gālīkesh

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

station

Gas Stations in Gālīkesh

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IR #5857138188
پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین
جایگاه CNG

Banks in Gālīkesh

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Maskan
Bank Sepah
بانک رفاه
بانک کشاورزی
بانک ملت
بانک ملی

Stadiums & Teams in Gālīkesh

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gālīkesh

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gonbad Kavus / Haji Balkan Airport-Small Airport
Gonbad-e Kavus Airport-Small Airport
Kalaleh AirportKLMSmall Airport
Kizyl Atrek West Airport-Small Airport
Soga Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Gālīkesh

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr. Pirooz Addiction treatment center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gālīkesh

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد امام رضا

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran

🇮🇷 About Iran

Capital Tehran
Population 81,800,269
Area 1,648,000 km²
GDP (USD) $457,510,482,317
GDP per capita $5,049
HDI 0.774
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.6%
Urban population 76.7%
Currency IRR (Rial)
Languages Persian (Farsi)
Calling code +98
TLD .ir
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gālīkesh

What is the population of Gālīkesh?

Gālīkesh has a population of 23,394 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 477 people per square mile, spread across 49.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gālīkesh?

Gālīkesh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.4 inches.

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