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Weather & Climate in Showţ, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Showţ experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,261 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,261 ft (994 m) |
| Area | 102.8 sq mi (266.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 247/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2192°N, 44.7700°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
282 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 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 90 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSW of Erci?, Turkey | M5.7 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 89 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 85 km | 11 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 33 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.6 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km SSE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 85 km | 12 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 28 km NNE of Van, Turkey | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2011 | 24 km N of Van, Turkey | M5.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2011 | 25 km NW of Van, Turkey | M5.0 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 68 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ararat (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 67 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 79 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 90 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 120 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 122 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in |
Showţ has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 27°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.3").