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Weather & Climate in Sankhvāst, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sankhvāst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,173 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,173 ft (967 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0992°N, 56.8518°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
131 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Feb 4, 1997 | Turkmenistan-Iran border region | M6.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2000 | 35 km S of Baharly, Turkmenistan | M5.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2017 | 34 km NNW of Bojn?rd, Iran | M5.6 | 81 km | 8 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 10 km NNW of Bojn?rd, Iran | M5.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2021 | 57 km WSW of Bojn?rd, Iran | M5.4 | 29 km | 7 km |
| Aug 4, 1998 | 15 km SSW of Bojn?rd, Iran | M5.3 | 45 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 2021 | 55 km WSW of Bojn?rd, Iran | M5.3 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2000 | 15 km SSE of Baharly, Turkmenistan | M5.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 1997 | 29 km NE of Bojn?rd, Iran | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2010 | 45 km NW of Bojn?rd, Iran | M5.0 | 79 km | 15 km |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 78 km WNW of Sabzevar, Iran | M5.0 | 65 km | 6 km |
| Sep 9, 1992 | 22 km SSE of ?z?dshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 147 km | 48 km |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 39 km NW of Bojn?rd, Iran | M4.9 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Oct 21, 1994 | 46 km WSW of Baharly, Turkmenistan | M4.9 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 26 km E of Esfar?yen, Iran | M4.9 | 84 km | 12 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 33 km N of Bojn?rd, Iran | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1990 | 74 km ENE of Kal?leh, Iran | M4.8 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Oct 6, 1992 | 65 km SSE of Serdar, Turkmenistan | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2024 | 34 km N of Bojnūrd, Iran | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2016 | 24 km NE of Bojn?rd, Iran | M4.8 | 84 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in |
Sankhvāst has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 36°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.2").