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Lowshān, Iran

Gilan Province · Iran

Lowshān is a small city in Gilan Province, Iran with a population of 13,032. Elevation: 1,201 ft (366 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,032 Population 71/sq mi density
1,201 ft Elevation 366 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
17.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Lowshān

Lowshān

Lowshan is a city in, and the capital of, Lowshan District of Rudbar County, Gilan province, Iran. It is located on the Shahrood river in the Alborz (Elburz) mountain range.

People

Population13,032
Density71/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Population13,032
Population Density71 / sq mi
Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Coordinates36.6298°, 49.5128°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceGilan Province
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation17.8 inches (453 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lowshān

Lowshān is a small city in Iran (Gilan Province) with a population of 13,032. The city sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet (366 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Lowshān

Lowshān has an average annual temperature of 11.5°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 679 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.1°C / 32°F -12.5° / 12.4° 67.6
Feb 1.2°C / 34°F -11° / 15.2° 67.4
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F -7° / 20° 68.1
Apr 11.2°C / 52°F -2.5° / 25.5° 46.5
May 15.8°C / 60°F 4.5° / 32.2° 42.6
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 9.2° / 36.2° 16.2
Jul 21.5°C / 71°F 11° / 37.9° 38.9
Aug 21.3°C / 70°F 11° / 37° 25.0
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 7.9° / 34.9° 58.0
Oct 13.2°C / 56°F 3.8° / 28.4° 83.8
Nov 6.7°C / 44°F -3.5° / 21.1° 99.2
Dec 2.1°C / 36°F -8° / 13.9° 65.7
Lowshān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,201 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above Iran avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,201 ft (366 m)
Area184.3 sq mi (477.4 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates36.6298°N, 49.5128°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

159 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 38 km
Jun 22, 2002 59 km SSW of Abhar, Iran M6.5 119 km
Jun 21, 1990 36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.8 26 km
Nov 28, 1991 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.6 34 km
Jun 24, 1990 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 28 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 30 km
Jun 21, 1990 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 15 km
Jul 6, 1990 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 32 km
Apr 19, 2002 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran M5.2 27 km
Oct 15, 1995 Near the coast of northern Iran M5.2 47 km
Sep 2, 2002 60 km SW of Abhar, Iran M5.2 120 km
Jun 20, 1990 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.1 28 km
Dec 28, 1990 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran M5.0 59 km
Jun 20, 1990 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 22 km
Jun 20, 1990 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 30 km
Jun 21, 1990 28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 40 km
May 27, 2008 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran M4.9 76 km
Jun 22, 1990 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 26 km
Jun 22, 2002 59 km SSW of Abhar, Iran M4.9 119 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 18 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 38 km
1608 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,000 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Lowshān has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Lowshān

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Lowshān

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
کتابخانه عمومی0.0

Clinics in Lowshān

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IR #614828285
پایگاه اورژانس

Train Stations in Lowshān

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lowshan
Shirin Su

Gas Stations in Lowshān

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cng
IR #11037504294
پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین
گازوییل

Banks in Lowshān

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

بانک رفاه کارگران
بانک صادرات
بانک کشاورزی
بانک ملت
بانک ملی
پرورش ماهی غیاثوند.

Airports Near Lowshān

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Qazvin AirportGZWMedium Airport
Sardar-e-Jangal AirportRASMedium Airport
Abhar Flight School Airport-Small Airport
Esfarvarin Airport-Small Airport
Hezar Jolfa Airstrip-Small Airport
Khar Rud Airport-Small Airport
Khorramdarreh Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Lowshān

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
اداره پست لوشان

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lowshān

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
حسینیه شهدای گمنام

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
491 m (1,611 ft)
Website
loshancity.com/

🇮🇷 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 Lowshān

What is the population of Lowshān?

Lowshān has a population of 13,032 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 71 people per square mile, spread across 184.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lowshān?

Lowshān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches.

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