All Countries
Weather & Climate in Poshteh, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Poshteh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of -79 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -79 ft (-24 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8576°N, 48.9449°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Jun 20, 1990 | 23 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M7.4 | 108 km | 19 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M6.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1998 | 10 km SE of Lerik, Azerbaijan | M6.0 | 103 km | 26 km |
| Nov 28, 1991 | 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.6 | 119 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1990 | 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1996 | 6 km SE of Masally, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 128 km | 56 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 115 km | 35 km |
| Oct 15, 1995 | Near the coast of northern Iran | M5.2 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 2007 | 14 km W of Haftoni, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 104 km | 26 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 1994 | 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran | M5.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 124 km | 19 km |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 6 km ESE of Masally, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 131 km | 55 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran | M4.9 | 137 km | 23 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2024 | 7 km SSE of Boradigah, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 114 km | 65 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1990 | CASPIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.0 m | 40,000 | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Poshteh has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.5").