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Weather & Climate in Shīt, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shīt experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,904 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,904 ft (885 m) |
| Area | 37.4 sq mi (96.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9778°N, 48.6991°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 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 | 63 km | 19 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M6.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.8 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Nov 28, 1991 | 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.6 | 81 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1990 | 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 55 km | 35 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1995 | Near the coast of northern Iran | M5.2 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran | M5.2 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 60 km SW of Abhar, Iran | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.1 | 107 km | 16 km |
| Nov 2, 1994 | 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran | M5.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2002 | 59 km SSW of Abhar, Iran | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 71 km | 19 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran | M4.9 | 37 km | 23 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 80 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in |
Shīt has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.2").