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Qazvin, Iran

Full City Profile

333,635 Population 13,475/sq mi density
4,265 ft Elevation 1,300 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Qazvin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,265 ft (1,300 m)
Area24.8 sq mi (64.1 km²)
Population Density13,475/sq mi
Coordinates36.2688°N, 50.0041°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.1"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 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 93 km
Jun 22, 2002 59 km SSW of Abhar, Iran M6.5 112 km
May 28, 2004 41 km SSE of Nowshahr, Iran M6.3 144 km
Jun 21, 1990 36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.8 45 km
Nov 28, 1991 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.6 81 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 61 km
Jun 24, 1990 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 85 km
Jun 21, 1990 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 74 km
Jul 6, 1990 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 91 km
Sep 2, 2002 60 km SW of Abhar, Iran M5.2 122 km
Apr 19, 2002 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran M5.2 37 km
Oct 15, 1995 Near the coast of northern Iran M5.2 99 km
Jun 20, 1990 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.1 44 km
Dec 28, 1990 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran M5.0 116 km
Jun 20, 1990 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 78 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 41 km
Jun 20, 1990 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 78 km
Jun 22, 2002 59 km SSW of Abhar, Iran M4.9 118 km
May 27, 2008 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran M4.9 128 km
Jun 22, 1990 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 85 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 93 km
1608 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake 3,000 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Damavand Stratovolcano 5,670 m (18,602 ft) -5350 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.9 in

Qazvin has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.1").

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