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Weather & Climate in Kandovān, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kandovān has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°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 area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,297 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,297 ft (2,224 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 613/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7949°N, 46.2487°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
145 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Aug 11, 2012 | 26 km SW of Ahar, Iran | M6.4 | 78 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 79 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 134 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 78 km | 4 km |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran | M5.2 | 79 km | 17 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 89 km | 4 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 86 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 16 km N of Piranshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Kandovān has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.2").