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Weather & Climate in Pol-e Sefīd, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pol-e Sefīd enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 329 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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,837 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,837 ft (560 m) |
| Area | 56.9 sq mi (147.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1179°N, 53.0553°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
100 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 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Jan 20, 1990 | 36 km E of Soleh Bon, Iran | M6.0 | 33 km | 25 km |
| Aug 27, 2010 | 76 km S of D?mgh?n, Iran | M5.8 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Sep 22, 1992 | 24 km S of B?bol, Iran | M5.1 | 40 km | 36 km |
| Jan 11, 2012 | 26 km SSE of B?bol, Iran | M5.1 | 34 km | 16 km |
| Aug 16, 2000 | 15 km SSW of Gorg?n, Iran | M4.9 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 38 km WSW of Semnan, Iran | M4.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2010 | 75 km S of D?mgh?n, Iran | M4.9 | 143 km | 6 km |
| Feb 16, 1990 | 28 km SSE of D?mgh?n, Iran | M4.8 | 123 km | 23 km |
| Jan 9, 1998 | 15 km W of ?mol, Iran | M4.8 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 29 km W of ?mol, Iran | M4.8 | 98 km | 46 km |
| Dec 9, 1999 | 19 km S of Behshahr, Iran | M4.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2013 | 56 km NE of Mahdishahr, Iran | M4.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Nov 3, 1997 | 20 km NNE of D?mgh?n, Iran | M4.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 1997 | 31 km WNW of Gorg?n, Iran | M4.8 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 2012 | 23 km SSW of Soleh Bon, Iran | M4.7 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 26 km S of D?mgh?n, Iran | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 28 km ENE of Soleh Bon, Iran | M4.7 | 37 km | 5 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 24 km WNW of Soleh Bon, Iran | M4.7 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 23 km NNW of Mahdishahr, Iran | M4.7 | 29 km | 33 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 |
| 1890 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 171 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Damavand | Stratovolcano | 5,670 m (18,602 ft) | -5350 | 87 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in |
Pol-e Sefīd has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 18°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.6").