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Khowy, Iran

Full City Profile

175,370 Population 760/sq mi density
3,750 ft Elevation 1,143 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Khowy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.6°F
3% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,750 ft (1,143 m)
Area230.7 sq mi (597.5 km²)
Population Density760/sq mi
Coordinates38.5503°N, 44.9521°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.05"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

280 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 13, 2025.

Oct 23, 2011 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey M7.1 127 km
Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 51 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 15 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 48 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 13 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 146 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 119 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 134 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 13 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 120 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 88 km
Nov 7, 2012 39 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.4 146 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 127 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 11 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 13 km
Feb 26, 2000 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey M5.2 140 km
Sep 21, 2022 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.1 10 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 8 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 141 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M4.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 129 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 140 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 146 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 178 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
May 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in Wettest
June 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Khowy has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.2").

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