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Weather & Climate in Nīkshahr, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nīkshahr has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,529 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Area | 462.1 sq mi (1,196.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.2258°N, 60.2143°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 17, 1992 | 78 km ESE of Qa?r-e Qand, Iran | M5.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 24, 2003 | 33 km ENE of Iranshahr, Iran | M5.6 | 147 km | 61 km |
| Jul 18, 2006 | 36 km E of Qa?r-e Qand, Iran | M5.3 | 90 km | 44 km |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 60 km NNW of Fannūj, Iran | M5.1 | 126 km | 39 km |
| Jul 6, 2021 | 43 km NNW of Fann?j, Iran | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2019 | 64 km N of Fann?j, Iran | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1996 | 36 km SE of Qa?r-e Qand, Iran | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2015 | 38 km E of Qa?r-e Qand, Iran | M4.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1991 | 26 km S of Qa?r-e Qand, Iran | M4.8 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 31 km SSE of Fannūj, Iran | M4.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 30 km NNE of Iranshahr, Iran | M4.7 | 148 km | 64 km |
| Sep 30, 2013 | 34 km SW of Iranshahr, Iran | M4.6 | 89 km | 16 km |
| Mar 29, 2012 | 29 km SSE of Chabahar, Iran | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1999 | 9 km ESE of Fann?j, Iran | M4.6 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 10 km SW of Fann?j, Iran | M4.6 | 74 km | 11 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 49 km NNE of Fann?j, Iran | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2012 | 46 km NNW of Fann?j, Iran | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 117 km SW of N?kshahr, Iran | M4.5 | 118 km | 27 km |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 26 km SSE of Fannūj, Iran | M4.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2009 | 31 km ENE of Fann?j, Iran | M4.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Gulab:shaheen-gu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 205 km |
| 2007 | Gonu | Category 1 | 89 mph | 227 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 85°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in |
Nīkshahr has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 62°F in January to 91°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.7") and May the driest (0.2").