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Weather & Climate in Rasht, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rasht enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 69.5 sq mi (180.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,555/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2761°N, 49.5886°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
141 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 | 39 km | 19 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.8 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Nov 28, 1991 | 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.6 | 39 km | 16 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1990 | 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 53 km | 35 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1995 | Near the coast of northern Iran | M5.2 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran | M5.2 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.1 | 74 km | 16 km |
| Nov 2, 1994 | 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran | M4.9 | 108 km | 23 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 43 km | 15 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 51 km | 19 km |
| Dec 3, 1994 | 21 km NNW of Bandar-e Anzal?, Iran | M4.8 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 2008 | 34 km S of Khalkh?l, Iran | M4.8 | 96 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 39 km |
| 1608 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 3,000 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in |
Rasht has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 42°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (1.1").