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Salmās, Iran

Full City Profile

81,606 Population 22,795/sq mi density
4,534 ft Elevation 1,382 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Salmās experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,534 ft (1,382 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density22,795/sq mi
Coordinates38.1973°N, 44.7653°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.3"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

319 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 M7.1 124 km
Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 48 km
Jan 25, 2005 Turkey-Iraq border region M5.9 113 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 28 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 41 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey M5.7 145 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 31 km
Oct 23, 2011 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.6 119 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 121 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 30 km
Jun 25, 2020 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey M5.4 81 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 43 km
Jun 12, 2022 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey M5.2 125 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 30 km
Feb 26, 2000 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey M5.2 99 km
Sep 21, 2022 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.1 34 km
Oct 23, 2011 24 km N of Van, Turkey M5.1 137 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 35 km
Oct 24, 2011 25 km NW of Van, Turkey M5.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 150 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 172 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Wettest
May 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in

Salmās has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.2").

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