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Şowme‘eh Sarā, Iran

Gilan Province · Iran

Şowme‘eh Sarā is a mid-size city in Gilan Province, Iran with a population of 47,083. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

47,083 Population 1,882/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Şowme‘eh Sarā

Şowme‘eh Sarā

Sowme'eh Sara is a city in the Central District of Sowme'eh Sara County, Gilan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. The city is on the south coast of the Caspian Sea, about 25 kilometres (16 mi) west of Rasht.

People

Population47,083
Density1,882/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population47,083
Population Density1,882 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates37.3013°, 49.3150°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceGilan Province
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (784 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Şowme‘eh Sarā

Şowme‘eh Sarā is a mid-size city in Iran (Gilan Province) with a population of 47,083. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Şowme‘eh Sarā

Şowme‘eh Sarā has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1679 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 141.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 109.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 88.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 66.4
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 45.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 117.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 264.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 278.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 302.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 190.1
Şowme‘eh Sarā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Iran avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area25.0 sq mi (64.8 km²)
Population Density1,882/sq mi
Coordinates37.3013°N, 49.3150°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.84"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

152 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 39 km
Feb 28, 1997 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran M6.1 141 km
Jun 21, 1990 36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.8 86 km
Nov 28, 1991 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.6 49 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 71 km
Jun 24, 1990 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 49 km
Jul 6, 1990 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 49 km
Mar 2, 1997 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran M5.3 142 km
Jun 21, 1990 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 64 km
Oct 15, 1995 Near the coast of northern Iran M5.2 31 km
Apr 19, 2002 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran M5.2 93 km
Jun 20, 1990 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.1 87 km
Nov 2, 1994 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran M5.0 129 km
Dec 28, 1990 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran M5.0 23 km
Jun 20, 1990 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 52 km
Jun 22, 1990 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 53 km
Jun 21, 1990 28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 39 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 93 km
Jun 20, 1990 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 55 km
May 27, 2008 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran M4.9 93 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 39 km
1608 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake 3,000 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.6 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in Wettest

Şowme‘eh Sarā has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Şowme‘eh Sarā

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Abbasiye Kohan School
مدرسه استثنایی امیدفردا
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Radio Stations near Şowme‘eh Sarā

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Şowme‘eh Sarā

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
کاخ موزه انزلی

Libraries in Şowme‘eh Sarā

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bagheraloloom Library0.0
کتابخانه امام جعفر صادق0.0

Farmers Markets in Şowme‘eh Sarā

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Caspain Shopping Mall
بازار بزرگ تجاری پردیس انزلی
بازار بزرگ ماهی فروشان بندر انزلی
بازار تجاری الزهرا
بازار تجاری گیلار
بازار ساحلی آسیای میانه
بازارچه چند منظوره شرکت های تعاونی روستایی وشهری
شنبه بازار بندرانزلی
فروشگاه قطعات لوازم خانگی پورمحسن

Hotels in Şowme‘eh Sarā

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Abrisham
هتل آپارتمان گراند

Restaurants in Şowme‘eh Sarā

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parastoo restaurant
Torang talaei restaurant
رستوران صدری

Cafes in Şowme‘eh Sarā

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

کافه برگ گوچین

Gas Stations in Şowme‘eh Sarā

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Someh sara CNG station
جایگاه CNG

Banks in Şowme‘eh Sarā

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Saderat Iran
بانک تجارت

Stadiums & Teams in Şowme‘eh Sarā

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Şowme‘eh Sarā

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sardar-e-Jangal AirportRASMedium Airport
Zibakenar AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Şowme‘eh Sarā

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post office
اداره پست

Churches & Religious Organizations in Şowme‘eh Sarā

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Araban Jame Mosque
Araban Vali Asr Mosque
Jafari Mosque
Namazi Mosque
بقعه آقا سید ابراهیم
گلزار شهدا
مسجد جامع ولیعصر

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 Şowme‘eh Sarā

What is the population of Şowme‘eh Sarā?

Şowme‘eh Sarā has a population of 47,083 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 1,882 people per square mile, spread across 25.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şowme‘eh Sarā?

Şowme‘eh Sarā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

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