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Weather & Climate in Shahr-e Qods, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shahr-e Qods enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,875 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,875 ft (1,181 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 24,207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7214°N, 51.1090°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 28, 2004 | 41 km SSE of Nowshahr, Iran | M6.3 | 78 km | 17 km |
| Jun 18, 2007 | 22 km S of Qom, Iran | M5.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran | M5.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 29 km W of ?mol, Iran | M4.8 | 114 km | 46 km |
| Jan 9, 1998 | 15 km W of ?mol, Iran | M4.8 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2005 | 28 km W of S?veh, Iran | M4.7 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 24 km NNE of Qazvin, Iran | M4.7 | 126 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2004 | 28 km S of Ch?l?s, Iran | M4.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 24 km WNW of Soleh Bon, Iran | M4.7 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 2012 | 23 km SSW of Soleh Bon, Iran | M4.7 | 119 km | 14 km |
| Aug 25, 2015 | 19 km S of Soleh Bon, Iran | M4.6 | 134 km | 7 km |
| May 7, 2020 | 3 km NNW of Dam?vand, Iran | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1991 | 25 km SSW of Soleh Bon, Iran | M4.6 | 118 km | 13 km |
| Aug 19, 1993 | 25 km SW of ?stg?h-e R?h ?han-e Garms?r, Iran | M4.6 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 58 km WNW of S?veh, Iran | M4.6 | 131 km | 2 km |
| Dec 3, 1998 | 25 km NNW of Karaj, Iran | M4.5 | 42 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2004 | 23 km S of Ch?l?s, Iran | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 1997 | 39 km SSW of Eqb?l?yeh, Iran | M4.5 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 1994 | 26 km NW of Dam?vand, Iran | M4.5 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 1993 | 10 km SSW of 'Ab?s ?b?d, Iran | M4.4 | 101 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1608 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,000 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Damavand | Stratovolcano | 5,670 m (18,602 ft) | -5350 | 94 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in |
Shahr-e Qods has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.1").