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Weather & Climate in Āvaj, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Āvaj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 336 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,453 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,453 ft (1,967 m) |
| Area | 114.8 sq mi (297.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5796°N, 49.2231°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jun 22, 2002 | 59 km SSW of Abhar, Iran | M6.5 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.8 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Jun 24, 1990 | 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 143 km | 35 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran | M5.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 60 km SW of Abhar, Iran | M5.2 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.1 | 130 km | 16 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran | M4.9 | 129 km | 23 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 140 km | 19 km |
| Jun 22, 2002 | 59 km SSW of Abhar, Iran | M4.9 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2002 | 72 km E of Qoh?rd-e ‘Oly?, Iran | M4.8 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 9 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 15 km ENE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1990 | 39 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1990 | 33 km NW of Alvand, Iran | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1608 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,000 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in |
Āvaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.0").