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Weather & Climate in Khalkhāl, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khalkhāl experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°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 12.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,889 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,889 ft (1,795 m) |
| Area | 175.7 sq mi (455.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 290/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6184°N, 48.5293°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 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 |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M6.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1998 | 10 km SE of Lerik, Azerbaijan | M6.0 | 122 km | 26 km |
| Nov 28, 1991 | 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.6 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1990 | 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 109 km | 35 km |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M5.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1995 | Near the coast of northern Iran | M5.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 2007 | 14 km W of Haftoni, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 126 km | 26 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran | M5.2 | 128 km | 17 km |
| Nov 2, 1994 | 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran | M5.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran | M4.9 | 108 km | 23 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 122 km | 19 km |
| May 11, 2024 | 7 km SSE of Boradigah, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 140 km | 65 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
Khalkhāl has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 26°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.4").