Gorgān, Iran

Full City Profile

350,676 Population 1,385/sq mi density
459 ft Elevation 140 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Gorgān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area253.3 sq mi (656.0 km²)
Population Density1,385/sq mi
Coordinates36.8427°N, 54.4439°E
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 19, 1999 55 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M5.4 55 km
Jan 10, 2005 31 km NNE of Gorg?n, Iran M5.4 31 km
Nov 26, 1999 29 km ENE of Qarn?b?d, Iran M5.3 42 km
Jul 19, 2025 30 km E of Qarnābād, Iran M5.1 43 km
Aug 11, 2011 25 km WNW of Shahrud, Iran M5.0 43 km
Mar 22, 2023 31 km N of Qarnābād, Iran M5.0 34 km
Aug 16, 2000 15 km SSW of Gorg?n, Iran M4.9 15 km
Jul 23, 1994 66 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.9 66 km
Sep 9, 1992 22 km SSE of ?z?dshahr, Iran M4.9 70 km
Nov 3, 1997 20 km NNE of D?mgh?n, Iran M4.8 57 km
Dec 9, 1999 19 km S of Behshahr, Iran M4.8 89 km
Mar 21, 2013 56 km NE of Mahdishahr, Iran M4.8 103 km
Jul 11, 1994 67 km WNW of ?q Q?yeh, Iran M4.8 78 km
Feb 16, 1990 28 km SSE of D?mgh?n, Iran M4.8 103 km
Sep 16, 1997 31 km WNW of Gorg?n, Iran M4.8 32 km
Aug 23, 1991 23 km NNW of Mahdishahr, Iran M4.7 149 km
Jul 4, 2019 26 km S of D?mgh?n, Iran M4.7 102 km
Mar 4, 2010 60 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.7 61 km
Feb 17, 1997 7 km E of Qarn?b?d, Iran M4.7 20 km
Nov 25, 1991 28 km SSE of Kal?leh, Iran M4.7 111 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 30 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.2 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
June 80°F (26°C) 0.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.8 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 1.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
November 56°F (14°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in

Gorgān has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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