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Weather & Climate in Gonbad-e Kāvūs, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gonbad-e Kāvūs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 253.5 sq mi (656.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 518/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2500°N, 55.1672°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
125 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 17, 2021 | 57 km WSW of Bojn?rd, Iran | M5.4 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 31 km NNE of Gorg?n, Iran | M5.4 | 55 km | 32 km |
| Nov 19, 1999 | 55 km N of Gorg?n, Iran | M5.4 | 68 km | 32 km |
| May 16, 2021 | 55 km WSW of Bojn?rd, Iran | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1999 | 29 km ENE of Qarn?b?d, Iran | M5.3 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 30 km E of Qarnābād, Iran | M5.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 25 km WNW of Shahrud, Iran | M5.0 | 89 km | 3 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 31 km N of Qarnābād, Iran | M5.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1994 | 66 km N of Gorg?n, Iran | M4.9 | 70 km | 31 km |
| Sep 9, 1992 | 22 km SSE of ?z?dshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 41 km | 48 km |
| Aug 16, 2000 | 15 km SSW of Gorg?n, Iran | M4.9 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Nov 3, 1997 | 20 km NNE of D?mgh?n, Iran | M4.8 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 1994 | 67 km WNW of ?q Q?yeh, Iran | M4.8 | 69 km | 29 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 74 km ENE of Kal?leh, Iran | M4.8 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 1990 | 70 km SE of Kal?leh, Iran | M4.8 | 90 km | 13 km |
| Sep 16, 1997 | 31 km WNW of Gorg?n, Iran | M4.8 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Aug 29, 1992 | 72 km W of Bojn?rd, Iran | M4.7 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1997 | 7 km E of Qarn?b?d, Iran | M4.7 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 60 km N of Gorg?n, Iran | M4.7 | 68 km | 29 km |
| May 1, 1997 | 71 km ENE of Kal?leh, Iran | M4.7 | 103 km | 33 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 |
| 1890 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 171 | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in |
Gonbad-e Kāvūs has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.2").