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Weather & Climate in Ardāq, Iran

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ardāq enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,045 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,045 ft (1,233 m)
Area80.9 sq mi (209.6 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates36.0527°N, 49.8241°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.4"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.20"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 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 M7.4 107 km 19 km
Jun 22, 2002 59 km SSW of Abhar, Iran M6.5 85 km 10 km
Jun 21, 1990 36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.8 65 km 15 km
Nov 28, 1991 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.6 99 km 16 km
Jun 24, 1990 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 98 km 10 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 82 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 97 km 10 km
Apr 19, 2002 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran M5.2 57 km 33 km
Oct 15, 1995 Near the coast of northern Iran M5.2 116 km 33 km
Jun 20, 1990 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.1 65 km 16 km
Dec 28, 1990 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran M5.0 129 km 10 km
May 27, 2008 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran M4.9 124 km 23 km
Jun 20, 1990 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 91 km 19 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 54 km 10 km
Jun 22, 1990 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 96 km 10 km
Jun 22, 2002 59 km SSW of Abhar, Iran M4.9 92 km 10 km
Jun 20, 1990 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 96 km 15 km
Jun 21, 1990 28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 107 km 10 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 40,000 107 km
1608 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake - 3,000 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
October 60°F (16°C) 0.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in

Ardāq has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.2") and September the driest (0.1").

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