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Weather & Climate in Alvand, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alvand 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,081 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,081 ft (1,244 m) |
| Area | 5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1893°N, 50.0643°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
150 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Jun 20, 1990 | 23 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M7.4 | 104 km | 19 km |
| Jun 22, 2002 | 59 km SSW of Abhar, Iran | M6.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2004 | 41 km SSE of Nowshahr, Iran | M6.3 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.8 | 55 km | 15 km |
| Nov 28, 1991 | 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.6 | 92 km | 16 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1990 | 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 101 km | 35 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 60 km SW of Abhar, Iran | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran | M5.2 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Oct 15, 1995 | Near the coast of northern Iran | M5.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.1 | 54 km | 16 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2002 | 59 km SSW of Abhar, Iran | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 89 km | 15 km |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 88 km | 19 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran | M4.9 | 136 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 104 km |
| 1608 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,000 | 46 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Damavand | Stratovolcano | 5,670 m (18,602 ft) | -5350 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
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 |
Alvand 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").