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Sankhvāst, Iran

North Khorasan · Iran

Sankhvāst is a small town in North Khorasan, Iran with a population of 2,077. Elevation: 3,173 ft (967 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2,077 Population 149/sq mi density
3,173 ft Elevation 967 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
11.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Sankhvāst

Sankhvast is a city in, and the capital of, Jolgeh Sankhvast District in Jajrom County, North Khorasan province, Iran. It also serves as the administrative center for Chahardeh Sankhvast Rural District. The village of Sankhvast was converted to a city in 2000.

People

Population2,077
Density149/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain11.4 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation3,173 ft (967 m)
Population2,077
Population Density149 / sq mi
Elevation3,173 ft (967 m)
Coordinates37.0992°, 56.8518°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceNorth Khorasan
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation11.4 inches (289 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sankhvāst

Sankhvāst is a small town in Iran (North Khorasan) with a population of 2,077. The city sits at an elevation of 3,173 feet (967 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Sankhvāst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,173 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Iran avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,173 ft (967 m)
Area13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates37.0992°N, 56.8518°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.4"
70% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.01"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

131 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Sep 22, 2024.

Feb 4, 1997 Turkmenistan-Iran border region M6.5 74 km
Aug 22, 2000 35 km S of Baharly, Turkmenistan M5.9 122 km
May 13, 2017 34 km NNW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.6 81 km
Feb 4, 1997 10 km NNW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.5 65 km
May 17, 2021 57 km WSW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.4 29 km
Aug 4, 1998 15 km SSW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.3 45 km
May 16, 2021 55 km WSW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.3 25 km
Sep 19, 2000 15 km SSE of Baharly, Turkmenistan M5.2 145 km
Feb 5, 1997 29 km NE of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.2 88 km
Aug 11, 2010 45 km NW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.0 79 km
Jul 26, 2011 78 km WNW of Sabzevar, Iran M5.0 65 km
Sep 9, 1992 22 km SSE of ?z?dshahr, Iran M4.9 147 km
Jul 23, 2010 39 km NW of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.9 70 km
Oct 21, 1994 46 km WSW of Baharly, Turkmenistan M4.9 128 km
Aug 30, 2015 26 km E of Esfar?yen, Iran M4.9 84 km
Feb 4, 1997 33 km N of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.9 84 km
Apr 14, 1990 74 km ENE of Kal?leh, Iran M4.8 80 km
Oct 6, 1992 65 km SSE of Serdar, Turkmenistan M4.8 150 km
Sep 22, 2024 34 km N of Bojnūrd, Iran M4.8 87 km
May 24, 2016 24 km NE of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.8 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
November 49°F (10°C) 0.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.3 in

Sankhvāst has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.2").

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Hotels in Sankhvāst

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

اسکان خانه معلم

Clinics in Sankhvāst

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

درمانگاه

Gas Stations in Sankhvāst

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

پمپ بنزین
جایگاه CNG

Banks in Sankhvāst

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

بانک صادرات

Airports Near Sankhvāst

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bojnord AirportBJBMedium Airport
Esfarayen Agricultural AirportSmall Airport
Jajarm AirportSmall Airport
Soga AirportSmall Airport
Zergh Abad Agricultural AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sankhvāst

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
امامزاده زین العابدین

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran

🇮🇷 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 Sankhvāst

What is the population of Sankhvāst?

Sankhvāst has a population of 2,077 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 149 people per square mile, spread across 13.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sankhvāst?

Sankhvāst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.4 inches.

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