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Weather & Climate in Solţānīyeh, Iran

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Solţānīyeh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 325 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 79.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,823 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,823 ft (1,775 m)
Area135.0 sq mi (349.7 km²)
Population Density204/sq mi
Coordinates36.4332°N, 48.7947°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 79.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 2.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

145 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 80 km 19 km
Jun 22, 2002 59 km SSW of Abhar, Iran M6.5 93 km 10 km
Jun 21, 1990 36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.8 93 km 15 km
Nov 28, 1991 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.6 90 km 16 km
Jun 24, 1990 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 72 km 10 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 97 km 10 km
Jun 21, 1990 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 64 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1990 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 66 km 35 km
Apr 19, 2002 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran M5.2 92 km 33 km
Oct 15, 1995 Near the coast of northern Iran M5.2 92 km 33 km
Sep 2, 2002 60 km SW of Abhar, Iran M5.2 82 km 10 km
Jun 20, 1990 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.1 95 km 16 km
Dec 28, 1990 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran M5.0 84 km 10 km
Jun 20, 1990 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 75 km 19 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 78 km 10 km
Jun 22, 2002 59 km SSW of Abhar, Iran M4.9 86 km 10 km
May 27, 2008 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran M4.9 27 km 23 km
Jun 20, 1990 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 87 km 15 km
Jun 21, 1990 28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 90 km 10 km
Jun 22, 1990 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 67 km 10 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 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.0 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in Wettest
May 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in

Solţānīyeh has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.1").

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