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Nowshahr, Iran

Māzandarān · Iran

Nowshahr is a mid-size city in Māzandarān, Iran with a population of 40,000. Elevation: -49 ft (-15 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

40,000 Population 158/sq mi density
-49 ft Elevation -15 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
33.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Nowshahr

Nowshahr

Nowshahr is a city in the Central District of Nowshahr County, Mazandaran province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. It is a port city on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea.

People

Population40,000
Density158/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain33.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation-49 ft (-15 m)
Population40,000
Population Density158 / sq mi
Elevation-49 ft (-15 m)
Coordinates36.6485°, 51.4962°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceMāzandarān
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation33.7 inches (855 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nowshahr

Nowshahr is a mid-size city in Iran (Māzandarān) with a population of 40,000. The city sits at an elevation of -49 feet (-15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Nowshahr

Nowshahr has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.9°C), the coldest is Jan (0.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 988 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.7°C / 33°F -9.1° / 11.2° 83.8
Feb 1.2°C / 34°F -10.5° / 13.2° 93.7
Mar 5.1°C / 41°F -5.8° / 17.5° 79.6
Apr 10.7°C / 51°F -1.5° / 21.5° 50.1
May 15°C / 59°F 5.2° / 28.5° 54.9
Jun 20°C / 68°F 9.9° / 29.9° 24.8
Jul 20.9°C / 70°F 12.3° / 31° 55.5
Aug 20.9°C / 70°F 13.3° / 30.7° 40.9
Sep 18.1°C / 64°F 9.5° / 29.8° 92.3
Oct 12.9°C / 55°F 5° / 24.2° 139.6
Nov 7°C / 45°F -2.3° / 19.1° 175.7
Dec 2.7°C / 37°F -5.7° / 12.1° 97.6
Nowshahr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of -49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above Iran avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-49 ft (-15 m)
Area253.3 sq mi (656.0 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates36.6485°N, 51.4962°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.7"
11% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 19, 2023.

May 28, 2004 41 km SSE of Nowshahr, Iran M6.3 41 km
Jun 20, 1990 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.1 149 km
Sep 22, 1992 24 km S of B?bol, Iran M5.1 113 km
Jan 11, 2012 26 km SSE of B?bol, Iran M5.1 120 km
Sep 25, 1990 39 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.8 147 km
Apr 8, 2002 29 km W of ?mol, Iran M4.8 54 km
Jan 9, 1998 15 km W of ?mol, Iran M4.8 64 km
May 29, 2004 28 km S of Ch?l?s, Iran M4.7 30 km
Jun 20, 1990 16 km S of R?dsar, Iran M4.7 112 km
Jun 30, 1990 12 km S of Langar?d, Iran M4.7 129 km
Feb 10, 2012 23 km SSW of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.7 144 km
Jul 13, 1990 24 km NNE of Qazvin, Iran M4.7 129 km
Oct 10, 2002 24 km WNW of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.7 113 km
Jun 28, 1990 38 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.7 147 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km SSE of ?st?neh-ye Ashraf?yeh, Iran M4.6 145 km
May 7, 2020 3 km NNW of Dam?vand, Iran M4.6 113 km
Feb 20, 2005 7 km SSW of J?yb?r, Iran M4.6 125 km
Aug 13, 1990 42 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.6 144 km
Jan 22, 1991 25 km SSW of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.6 145 km
Jun 29, 1990 36 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1608 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake 3,000 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Damavand Stratovolcano 5,670 m (18,602 ft) -5350 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (16°C) 6.1 in Wettest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in

Nowshahr has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Nowshahr

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسه
دبیرستان غیر دولتی پویش نو
دبیرستان هیئت امنایی 15 خرداد
دبستان شاهد
دبیرستان شاهد
دبیرستان فارابی
هنرستان کاردانش فارابی
دبیرستان دخترانه شهید بهشتی
دبیرستان پسرانه شهید صادقی
دبستان ابوذر
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Radio Stations near Nowshahr

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nowshahr

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
کاخ چایخوران

Libraries in Nowshahr

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Public Library0.0
شهر کتاب0.0
کتابخانه0.0

Farmers Markets in Nowshahr

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chalus Fruit & Fish Market
بازار روز چالوس
بازار ساحلی نوشهر
بازارچه نمک آبرود

Hotels in Nowshahr

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

hotel darya

Restaurants in Nowshahr

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aftab Gardan
Bakhtiari kebab
Gilaneh Restaurant
Hasan Rashti
رستوران بندر
رستوران قصر موج سیترا
رستوران کیوانو
ساندویچ و پیتزا پنگوویچ
کته کباب

Cafes in Nowshahr

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

کافه استکان
کافه رستوران آرتا
کافه مراکی
کافی شاپ ۱۳

Theme Parks in Nowshahr

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

شهربازی سیترا

Clinics in Nowshahr

8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

خانه بهداشت کرکرود سر علیا
درمانگاه شبانه روزی ایران
درمانگاه شبانه روزی پارس
ساختمان پزشکان
ساختمان پزشکان امیر
کلینیک جراحی مهر
کلینیک عابدین‌پور
مرکز بهداشت و درمان نوشهر

Veterinaries in Nowshahr

3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

veterinary pharmacy
کلینیک دامپزشکی
کلینیک دامپزشکی دکتر پورحجتی

Gas Stations in Nowshahr

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gas Station
پمپ بنزین بهروز
جایگاه اختصاصی سالار

Banks in Nowshahr

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Mellat
Bank Mellat
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Saderat Iran
Bank Saderat Iran
Bank Sepah
Refah Bank

Shopping Malls in Nowshahr

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

الماس نوشهر
پاساژ لنگر
مجتمع تجاری ابریشم
مجتمع تجاری همافران شهرداری نوشهر

Gyms in Nowshahr

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

باشگاه پرورش اندام مردان آهنین
باشگاه ستارگان

Stadiums & Teams in Nowshahr

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Nowshahr

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Shemshak Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Darbandsar Ski Resort 0.0 $0
Dizin Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Nowshahr

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nowshahr AirportNSHMedium Airport
Namakabrud AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Nowshahr

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
اداره پست نوشهر

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nowshahr

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
امامزاده محمد
مسجد امام حسین
مسجد جامع نوشهر
مسجد حضرت ابوالفضل
مسجد حضرت قائم

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
-17 m (-56 ft)
Website
nowshahr.ir/

🇮🇷 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 Nowshahr

What is the population of Nowshahr?

Nowshahr has a population of 40,000 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 158 people per square mile, spread across 253.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nowshahr?

Nowshahr 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 76°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.7 inches.

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