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Khalkhāl, Iran

Ardabil Province · Iran

Khalkhāl is a mid-size city in Ardabil Province, Iran with a population of 51,024. Elevation: 5,889 ft (1,795 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Data updated June 2026

51,024 Population 290/sq mi density
5,889 ft Elevation 1,795 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
12.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Khalkhāl

Andabil is a village in Khanandabil-e Sharqi Rural District of the Central District in Khalkhal County, Ardabil province, Iran.

People

Population51,024
Density290/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain12.7 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation5,889 ft (1,795 m)
Population51,024
Population Density290 / sq mi
Elevation5,889 ft (1,795 m)
Coordinates37.6184°, 48.5293°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceArdabil Province
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation12.7 inches (322 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.2 inches (13 cm)

About Khalkhāl

Khalkhāl is a mid-size city in Iran (Ardabil Province) with a population of 51,024. The city sits at an elevation of 5,889 feet (1,795 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Khalkhāl

Khalkhāl has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 733 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.4°C / 31°F -12.1° / 11.5° 75.2
Feb 1°C / 34°F -10.2° / 14.2° 65.5
Mar 4.5°C / 40°F -5.7° / 18.6° 63.5
Apr 10.4°C / 51°F -1.7° / 23.4° 48.1
May 14.9°C / 59°F 3.8° / 29.8° 54.0
Jun 20.2°C / 68°F 10.6° / 32.5° 19.3
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 11.3° / 34.7° 47.3
Aug 20.1°C / 68°F 11.9° / 33.1° 29.8
Sep 17.3°C / 63°F 9° / 32.7° 71.0
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 3.5° / 26.2° 101.1
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F -2.5° / 19.3° 92.8
Dec 2.3°C / 36°F -7.3° / 13° 66.0
Khalkhāl experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,889 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.1°F
13% below Iran avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,889 ft (1,795 m)
Area175.7 sq mi (455.0 km²)
Population Density290/sq mi
Coordinates37.6184°N, 48.5293°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.7"
67% below Iran avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.89"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

159 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 28, 2024.

Jun 20, 1990 23 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M7.4 107 km
Feb 28, 1997 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran M6.1 66 km
Jul 9, 1998 10 km SE of Lerik, Azerbaijan M6.0 122 km
Nov 28, 1991 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.6 122 km
Jun 24, 1990 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 114 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 145 km
Jul 6, 1990 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 109 km
Mar 2, 1997 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran M5.3 65 km
Jun 21, 1990 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 126 km
Oct 15, 1995 Near the coast of northern Iran M5.2 105 km
Jul 11, 2007 14 km W of Haftoni, Azerbaijan M5.2 126 km
Aug 27, 2017 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran M5.2 128 km
Nov 2, 1994 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran M5.0 62 km
Dec 28, 1990 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran M5.0 84 km
May 27, 2008 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran M4.9 108 km
Jun 20, 1990 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 122 km
May 11, 2024 7 km SSE of Boradigah, Azerbaijan M4.9 140 km
Jun 20, 1990 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 124 km
Jun 21, 1990 28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 112 km
Jun 22, 1990 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 40,000 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Wettest
May 53°F (11°C) 1.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
July 65°F (19°C) 0.4 in
August 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
December 33°F (1°C) 1.1 in

Khalkhāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 26°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Khalkhāl

Institution Type Founded Website
Islamic Azad University Khalkhal Branch University - ,
Nursing and Maternity college of Khalkhal medical university College - ,
Payam Noor university University - ,
دانشکده ملی مهارت ابن سینا University - ,
دانشگاه پیام نور گیوی University - ,
دانشگاه سما University - ,

Schools in Khalkhāl

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسه استعدادهای درخشان - - - -
مدرسه ناصری - - - -
هنرستان آزادگان - - - -
شکارچی - - - -
چمران سابق - - - -
مدرسه قاسم دهقانی - - - -
میدان ولیعصر - - - -
مدرسه دخترانه حکمت - - - -
دبیرستان نمونه دولتی عترت - - - -
مدرسه میرعماد - - - -
فنی و حرفه ای - - - -
هنرستان دخترانه فضه - - - -
دبیرستان دخترانه ی سمیه - - - -
دبیرستان دانش - - - -
دبیرستان شهید بهشتی - - - -
مدرسه ابتدایی و راهنمایی دخترانه عفت - - - -
مدرسه مولوی - - - -
مدرسه فاطمیه - - - -
مدرسه ام کلثوم - - - -
مدرسه مظفر عزیزی - - - -
دبستان خاقانی - - - -
مدرسه استثنایی رشد - - - -
هنرستان باهنر - - - -
مدرسه شبانه‌روزی محدثه - - - -
shahid beheshti H-school - - - -
مدرسه پسرانه - - - -
آموزشکده فنی - - - -
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Radio Stations near Khalkhāl

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Khalkhāl

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library of "Ashori zade"0.0
The library of "azlati khalkhaly"0.0
کتابخانه استاد شهریار0.0
کتابخانه شماره ۳0.0
کتابخانه شماره دو0.0

Farmers Markets in Khalkhāl

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
میدان میوه و تره بار

Hotels in Khalkhāl

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

felor hotel
خانه معلم
مجتمع گردشگری بام خلخال
هتل جهانگردی
هتل جهانگردی خلخال

Restaurants in Khalkhāl

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Edalat
Farhaniyeh
golestan restaurant
تای سیز
رستوران معین
کباب بناب آذربایجان
کبابی لقمه طلایی

Cafes in Khalkhāl

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

indoo
پینار
کافه کورتادو

Clinics in Khalkhāl

6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IR #4529103357
بوعلی
درمانگاه تامین اجتماعی
درمانگاه شفا
مرکز بهداشت
مرکز بهداشت شماره 2

Bus Stations in Khalkhāl

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Passengers Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Khalkhāl

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CNG Station
جایگاه سوخت بنزین تیموری
جایگاه سوخت چند منظوره
جایگاه سوخت دومنظوره
جایگاه سوخت گاز CNG

Banks in Khalkhāl

14 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Maskan
Bank Mellat
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Saderat Iran
bank samen
Bank Sepah
Bank Sepah
Bank Sepah
Iran Zamin Bank
Refah Bank
Sina Bank
بانک تجارت

Gyms in Khalkhāl

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IR #4598290598
باشگاه اکسیژن
سالن ورزشی خلیج فارس

Ski Resorts Near Khalkhāl

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Alvares Ski Complex 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Khalkhāl

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ardabil AirportADUMedium Airport

Post Offices in Khalkhāl

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
اداره پست خلخال

Churches & Religious Organizations in Khalkhāl

16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abolfazl mosque
Imam Reza
محمد رسول الله
مسجد امام جعفر صادق
مسجد امام حسین (ع)
مسجد امام خمینی
مسجد جامع
مسجد جمعه
مسجد شهیدلر
مسجد صاحب الزمان
مسجد عبدالله
مسجد علی ابن ابیطالب
مسجد علی اکبر
مسجد قائمیه
مصلی
مهدیه

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran

Things to See Near Khalkhāl

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Ajam

🇮🇷 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 Khalkhāl

What is the population of Khalkhāl?

Khalkhāl has a population of 51,024 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 290 people per square mile, spread across 175.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Khalkhāl?

Khalkhāl has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.7 inches, with 5.2 inches of snow.

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