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Weather & Climate in Salmās, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salmās experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,534 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,534 ft (1,382 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 22,795/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1973°N, 44.7653°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
319 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Oct 23, 2011 | 27 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M7.1 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2005 | Turkey-Iraq border region | M5.9 | 113 km | 41 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 28 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 31 km | 19 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 30 km | 11 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 30 km | 12 km |
| Feb 26, 2000 | 16 km E of ?emdinli, Turkey | M5.2 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 146 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenduruk Dagi (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 150 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 172 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in |
Salmās has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (0.2").