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Weather & Climate in Khowy, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khowy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,750 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,750 ft (1,143 m) |
| Area | 230.7 sq mi (597.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 760/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5503°N, 44.9521°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
280 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 23, 2011 | 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M7.1 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 15 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 13 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 119 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 13 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 13 km | 12 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M4.9 | 142 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 129 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 140 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 146 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 178 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in |
Khowy has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.2").