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Mahdishahr, Iran

Semnan · Iran

Mahdishahr is a small city in Semnan, Iran with a population of 21,000. Elevation: 5,249 ft (1,600 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

21,000 Population 4,286/sq mi density
5,249 ft Elevation 1,600 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
7.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Mahdishahr

Mahdishahr

Mehdishahr is a city in the Central District of Mehdishahr County, Semnan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

People

Population21,000
Density4,286/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain7.4 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation5,249 ft (1,600 m)
Population21,000
Population Density4,286 / sq mi
Elevation5,249 ft (1,600 m)
Coordinates35.7107°, 53.3539°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceSemnan
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation7.4 inches (189 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.6 inches (7 cm)

About Mahdishahr

Mahdishahr is a small city in Iran (Semnan) with a population of 21,000. The city sits at an elevation of 5,249 feet (1,600 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Mahdishahr

Mahdishahr has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (32.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 144 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F -0.4° / 9.6° 16.4
Feb 7°C / 45°F 2.1° / 11.8° 22.5
Mar 12.8°C / 55°F 7.1° / 18.6° 23.5
Apr 18.3°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.2° 19.1
May 24.7°C / 76°F 18.6° / 30.8° 17.0
Jun 30°C / 86°F 24° / 36° 4.9
Jul 32.8°C / 91°F 26.9° / 38.7° 2.1
Aug 30.9°C / 88°F 24.7° / 37.1° 2.5
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 20.3° / 32.8° 1.3
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 14.3° / 26.2° 5.8
Nov 11.5°C / 53°F 6.5° / 16.5° 12.6
Dec 5.8°C / 42°F 1.2° / 10.3° 15.8
Mahdishahr experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,249 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above Iran avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,249 ft (1,600 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density4,286/sq mi
Coordinates35.7107°N, 53.3539°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"
80% below Iran avg
Snowfall 2.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

96 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Jun 20, 2025.

Jan 20, 1990 36 km E of Soleh Bon, Iran M6.0 39 km
Aug 27, 2010 76 km S of D?mgh?n, Iran M5.8 104 km
Sep 22, 1992 24 km S of B?bol, Iran M5.1 91 km
Jan 11, 2012 26 km SSE of B?bol, Iran M5.1 86 km
Jun 9, 1993 90 km S of Semnan, Iran M5.0 106 km
Jun 20, 2025 38 km WSW of Semnan, Iran M4.9 46 km
Aug 28, 2010 75 km S of D?mgh?n, Iran M4.9 101 km
Aug 16, 2000 15 km SSW of Gorg?n, Iran M4.9 144 km
Jan 9, 1998 15 km W of ?mol, Iran M4.8 136 km
Nov 3, 1997 20 km NNE of D?mgh?n, Iran M4.8 121 km
Dec 9, 1999 19 km S of Behshahr, Iran M4.8 91 km
Apr 8, 2002 29 km W of ?mol, Iran M4.8 143 km
Feb 16, 1990 28 km SSE of D?mgh?n, Iran M4.8 98 km
Mar 21, 2013 56 km NE of Mahdishahr, Iran M4.8 57 km
Jul 4, 2019 26 km S of D?mgh?n, Iran M4.7 96 km
Jan 20, 2010 28 km ENE of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.7 46 km
Oct 10, 2002 24 km WNW of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.7 95 km
Feb 10, 2012 23 km SSW of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.7 85 km
Aug 23, 1991 23 km NNW of Mahdishahr, Iran M4.7 24 km
Jun 30, 1993 44 km SSE of Semnan, Iran M4.6 60 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 171 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Damavand Stratovolcano 5,670 m (18,602 ft) -5350 115 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
December 35°F (1°C) 0.8 in

Mahdishahr has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Mahdishahr

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
دبیرستان ملاصدرا
Jahanbeglo Highschool
Nourinasab Highschool
دبستان شهید صفایی
مدرسه راهنمایی انقلاب
مدرسه زینبیه
دبیرستان دخترانه شهدا
مدرسه راهنمایی نمونه امام علی
هنرستان نساجی
دبیرستان شهید بهشتی
دبستان بتول ملک
دبیرستان قدس رضوی
مدرسه ۲۲ بهمن
مدرسه نمونه دولتی پاکزاد
مدرسه شهید فهمیده
دبیرستان احمدی
دبستان عصمت
دبستان فاطمیه
دبستان پیروزی
مدرسه راهنمایی ارشاد
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Radio Stations near Mahdishahr

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mahdishahr

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Garmābeh Museum
Stone and Fossil Museum of Sangsar
باغ موزه عشایر ایل سنگسر
بنیاد حفظ و نشر ارزش های دفاع مقدس - اداره کل استان سمنان

Libraries in Mahdishahr

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Imam Khomeini Public library of Semnan0.0
کانون پرورش فکری شهید مطهری0.0
کتابخانه آیت ا... کبیر0.0
کتابخانه امیر المومنین0.0
کتابخانه زنده یاد عطاالله محقق0.0
کتابخانه شاطری0.0
کتابخانه شهید مطهری محلات0.0
کتابخانه مرکزی0.0
کتابخانه مرکزی سمنان0.0

Farmers Markets in Mahdishahr

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
بازار روز
بازار میوه و تره بار امام علی
بازارچه صنایع سنتی مهدیشهر
بازارچه مسکن مهر
بازارچه مهر ولایت

Hotels in Mahdishahr

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khane Gol Hotel
اقامتگاه بوم گردی باغ پاچنار
اقامتگاه بوم‌گردی سرای ایل سنگسر
مرکز فرهنگی شهید کلاهدوز
هتل سنگسر

Restaurants in Mahdishahr

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boof Burgur
Joje Tok Talaei Restaurant
Roof Of City Reception Hall
باغ رستوران رضوان
جگرسرای سنتی عمو عزت
رستوران آبشار
رستوران بابا طاهر
رستوران دانشگاه
کبابی و کله پزی باباهوشی
مستر کباب عقیلی

Cafes in Mahdishahr

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

کافه کوک

Castles in Mahdishahr

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shir Qal'e (Lion Fort)

Clinics in Mahdishahr

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

درمانگاه شهید تبیانیان

Veterinaries in Mahdishahr

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

tavoni gavdaran

Gas Stations in Mahdishahr

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CNG Station
پمپ بنزین مهدیشهر
پمپ گاز مهدیشهر
جایگاه سوخت شهمیرزاد

Banks in Mahdishahr

12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Mellat
Mehr Eqtesad Bank
Noor Credit Institution
Post Bank of Iran
Sina Bank
بانک تجارت
بانک توسعه تعاون
بانک صادرات
بانک ملت
بانک ملی
بانک مهر اقتصاد

Shopping Malls in Mahdishahr

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asayesh supermarket
مجتمع تجاری پارسیان

Stadiums & Teams in Mahdishahr

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mahdishahr

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Semnan Municipal AirportSNXSmall Airport
Semnan New AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mahdishahr

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office Of Mahdishahr County
Shahmirzad Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mahdishahr

31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ali Ebneabi Taleb Mosque
Valiasr Mosque
آستان امامزاده محمد ری
امامزاده عبدالله
امامزاده علی اکبر
امامزاده قاسم
امامزاده یحیی
تکیه رودبار
تکیه مصلی
حسینیه اعظم مهدیشهر
حسینیه المهدی
حسینیه محرم دشت
حوزه علمیه
دارالقرآن مهدیشهر
قلعه امام حسین - سقاخانه
مسجد ابوالفضل
مسجد اعظم دروازه
مسجد امام علی
مسجد بیت الزهرا
مسجد پامنار
مسجد جامع
مسجد سیدالشهدا
مسجد شیخ محمود
مسجد صاحب الزمان
مسجد فاطمیه
مسجد فاطمیه
مسجد قائم - هیئت صاحب الزمان
مسجد موسی بن جعفر
مسجد و حسینه حضرت ابوالفضل سبز تپه
نمازخانه
نمازخانه پارک پردیس

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
1,600 m (5,250 ft)

🇮🇷 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 Mahdishahr

What is the population of Mahdishahr?

Mahdishahr has a population of 21,000 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 4,286 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mahdishahr?

Mahdishahr has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.4 inches, with 2.6 inches of snow.

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