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Weather & Climate in Lankaran, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lankaran enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of -72 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -72 ft (-22 m) |
| Area | 27.0 sq mi (70.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,890/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7543°N, 48.8506°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
106 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Feb 28, 1997 | 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M6.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1998 | 10 km SE of Lerik, Azerbaijan | M6.0 | 30 km | 26 km |
| Jan 3, 1996 | 6 km SE of Masally, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 29 km | 56 km |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2000 | 12 km W of Saatl?, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 143 km | 60 km |
| Jul 11, 2007 | 14 km W of Haftoni, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 22 km | 26 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 16 km ESE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 121 km | 63 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 136 km | 29 km |
| Nov 2, 1994 | 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2024 | 7 km SSE of Boradigah, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 16 km | 65 km |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 6 km ESE of Masally, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 31 km | 55 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 7 km SSE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 124 km | 61 km |
| May 27, 1995 | 23 km ENE of Boradigah, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 32 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 48 km E of Astara, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 60 km | 26 km |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 8 km ESE of Lerik, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2012 | 33 km NE of Bandar-e Anzal?, Iran | M4.8 | 140 km | 45 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 21 km NNW of Bandar-e Anzal?, Iran | M4.8 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 11 km W of Qaraçala, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 120 km | 51 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 44 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 2 km ESE of Lankaran, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 3 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Lankaran has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.5").