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Weather & Climate in Sarakhs, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarakhs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 906 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Area | 382.1 sq mi (989.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5449°N, 61.1577°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Apr 5, 2017 | 61 km NNW of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M6.1 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 75 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.5 | 91 km | 26 km |
| Nov 9, 1999 | 85 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 29 km NNE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.2 | 124 km | 41 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 63 km NNW of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2017 | 65 km N of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Dec 5, 1999 | 72 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.0 | 98 km | 64 km |
| Nov 9, 1999 | 74 km NE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Turkmenistan-Iran border region | M4.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2003 | 81 km S of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.8 | 81 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 14 km S of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.8 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 71 km NNW of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2023 | 49 km NE of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2023 | 68 km N of Torbat-e Jām, Iran | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2022 | 54 km W of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 75 km SW of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2000 | 32 km E of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.3 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2000 | 20 km E of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Aug 9, 1997 | 67 km W of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.3 | 67 km | 43 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 73 km NW of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in |
Sarakhs has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 40°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.0").