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Weather & Climate in Golestān, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Golestān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,419 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,419 ft (1,042 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 45,802/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5183°N, 51.1819°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 28, 2004 | 41 km SSE of Nowshahr, Iran | M6.3 | 94 km | 17 km |
| Jun 18, 2007 | 22 km S of Qom, Iran | M5.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Jan 9, 1998 | 15 km W of ?mol, Iran | M4.8 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 29 km W of ?mol, Iran | M4.8 | 126 km | 46 km |
| Mar 25, 2005 | 28 km W of S?veh, Iran | M4.7 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Feb 10, 2012 | 23 km SSW of Soleh Bon, Iran | M4.7 | 112 km | 14 km |
| May 29, 2004 | 28 km S of Ch?l?s, Iran | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 24 km WNW of Soleh Bon, Iran | M4.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 24 km NNE of Qazvin, Iran | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 19 km S of Soleh Bon, Iran | M4.6 | 127 km | 7 km |
| May 7, 2020 | 3 km NNW of Dam?vand, Iran | M4.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1991 | 25 km SSW of Soleh Bon, Iran | M4.6 | 111 km | 13 km |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 58 km WNW of S?veh, Iran | M4.6 | 130 km | 2 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 25 km SW of ?stg?h-e R?h ?han-e Garms?r, Iran | M4.6 | 96 km | 18 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 25 km NNW of Karaj, Iran | M4.5 | 65 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2004 | 23 km S of Ch?l?s, Iran | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 26 km NW of Dam?vand, Iran | M4.5 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 39 km SSW of Eqb?l?yeh, Iran | M4.5 | 62 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 33 km S of Nowshahr, Iran | M4.4 | 98 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2004 | 23 km SSE of Nowshahr, Iran | M4.4 | 109 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 | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Damavand | Stratovolcano | 5,670 m (18,602 ft) | -5350 | 97 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in |
Golestān has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 38°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.1").