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Weather & Climate in Lavāsān, Iran

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lavāsān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 321 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 8.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,515 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,515 ft (1,681 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²)
Population Density2,805/sq mi
Coordinates35.8216°N, 51.6444°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.5"
78% below US avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

May 28, 2004 41 km SSE of Nowshahr, Iran M6.3 52 km 17 km
Jan 20, 1990 36 km E of Soleh Bon, Iran M6.0 118 km 25 km
Sep 22, 1992 24 km S of B?bol, Iran M5.1 111 km 36 km
Jan 11, 2012 26 km SSE of B?bol, Iran M5.1 116 km 16 km
Jun 20, 2025 38 km WSW of Semnan, Iran M4.9 134 km 10 km
Jan 9, 1998 15 km W of ?mol, Iran M4.8 87 km 33 km
Apr 8, 2002 29 km W of ?mol, Iran M4.8 75 km 46 km
Feb 10, 2012 23 km SSW of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.7 75 km 14 km
Oct 10, 2002 24 km WNW of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.7 62 km 33 km
Jan 20, 2010 28 km ENE of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.7 110 km 5 km
May 29, 2004 28 km S of Ch?l?s, Iran M4.7 69 km 10 km
Aug 23, 1991 23 km NNW of Mahdishahr, Iran M4.7 145 km 33 km
May 7, 2020 3 km NNW of Dam?vand, Iran M4.6 38 km 10 km
Feb 20, 2005 7 km SSW of J?yb?r, Iran M4.6 139 km 30 km
Jan 22, 1991 25 km SSW of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.6 74 km 13 km
Aug 19, 1993 25 km SW of ?stg?h-e R?h ?han-e Garms?r, Iran M4.6 91 km 18 km
Aug 25, 2015 19 km S of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.6 89 km 7 km
Nov 21, 1994 26 km NW of Dam?vand, Iran M4.5 23 km 33 km
Jun 21, 2003 35 km ESE of Soleh Bon, Iran M4.5 117 km 33 km
Oct 5, 2024 50 km WSW of Semnan, Iran M4.5 123 km 10 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
1608 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake 3,000 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Damavand Stratovolcano 5,670 m (18,602 ft) -5350 44 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in

Lavāsān has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 33°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.1").

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