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Kalā Chāy, Iran

Gilan Province · Iran

Kalā Chāy is a small city in Gilan Province, Iran with a population of 12,379. Elevation: -75 ft (-23 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

12,379 Population 81/sq mi density
-75 ft Elevation -23 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
43.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Kalā Chāy

Kalā Chāy

Kelachay is a city in, and the capital of, Kelachay District of Rudsar County, Gilan province, Iran. It is on the Caspian Sea.

People

Population12,379
Density81/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation-75 ft (-23 m)
Population12,379
Population Density81 / sq mi
Elevation-75 ft (-23 m)
Coordinates37.0796°, 50.3964°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceGilan Province
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation43.7 inches (1,110 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kalā Chāy

Kalā Chāy is a small city in Iran (Gilan Province) with a population of 12,379. The city sits at an elevation of -75 feet (-23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Kalā Chāy

Kalā Chāy has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1122 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 72.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 65.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 79.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 59.7
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 42.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 35.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 57.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 134.1
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 236.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 182.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 97.6
Kalā Chāy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of -75 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above Iran avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-75 ft (-23 m)
Area153.8 sq mi (398.3 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates37.0796°N, 50.3964°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 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 89 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 73 km
Nov 28, 1991 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.6 73 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 63 km
Jun 24, 1990 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 91 km
Jul 6, 1990 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 100 km
Jun 21, 1990 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 96 km
Apr 19, 2002 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran M5.2 77 km
Oct 15, 1995 Near the coast of northern Iran M5.2 82 km
Jun 20, 1990 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.1 70 km
Dec 28, 1990 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran M5.0 104 km
Jun 20, 1990 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 87 km
Jun 22, 1990 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 96 km
Jun 21, 1990 28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 78 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 91 km
Jun 20, 1990 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 75 km
Jul 27, 1990 4 km N of Rasht, Iran M4.8 77 km
Aug 21, 1990 9 km ENE of Rasht, Iran M4.8 68 km
Apr 26, 1995 25 km SSW of Rasht, Iran M4.8 77 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 89 km
1608 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake 3,000 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Damavand Stratovolcano 5,670 m (18,602 ft) -5350 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
February 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 8.9 in Wettest
November 56°F (14°C) 6.3 in
December 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in

Kalā Chāy has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Kalā Chāy

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Kalā Chāy

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Langroud Library0.0
کتابخانه عمومى0.0
کتبخانه عمومی حاجیان0.0

Farmers Markets in Kalā Chāy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Park bazar
Vali Asr Shop
کارخانه چای شهدای کومله ( چای شقایق)
میدان بار شهرداری رامسر
میوه و ماهی

Hotels in Kalā Chāy

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

هتل آسمان
هتل ارشیا

Restaurants in Kalā Chāy

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ساحل واجارگاه، کلاچای

Cafes in Kalā Chāy

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kafe Chelchele

Gas Stations in Kalā Chāy

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Soltanipour fuel station
پمپ بنزین
پمپ گاز

Banks in Kalā Chāy

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Maskan
Bank Mellat
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Sepah
Refah Bank
بانک تجارت

Shopping Malls in Kalā Chāy

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

بازار امام رضا
مرکز خرید بازار ماهی فروشان
مرکز خرید شهرداری

Airports Near Kalā Chāy

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramsar AirportRZRMedium Airport
Zibakenar AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kalā Chāy

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
اداره پست کلا چای

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kalā Chāy

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد جامع
مسجد فاطمیه

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 Kalā Chāy

What is the population of Kalā Chāy?

Kalā Chāy has a population of 12,379 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 153.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kalā Chāy?

Kalā Chāy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches.

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