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Weather & Climate in Sorkhāb, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sorkhāb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,075 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,075 ft (1,242 m) |
| Area | 41.5 sq mi (107.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8806°N, 50.7137°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 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 | 93 km | 17 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.8 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran | M5.2 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.1 | 116 km | 16 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2002 | 29 km W of ?mol, Iran | M4.8 | 132 km | 46 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 15 km ENE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 36 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.8 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 1998 | 15 km W of ?mol, Iran | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 1990 | 39 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1990 | 38 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 16 km S of R?dsar, Iran | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 1990 | 24 km NNE of Qazvin, Iran | M4.7 | 88 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2004 | 28 km S of Ch?l?s, Iran | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2002 | 24 km WNW of Soleh Bon, Iran | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2005 | 28 km W of S?veh, Iran | M4.7 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Jun 30, 1990 | 12 km S of Langar?d, Iran | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1991 | 26 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.6 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 28 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 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 | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Damavand (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Damavand | Stratovolcano | 5,670 m (18,602 ft) | -5350 | 126 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in |
Sorkhāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.0") and August the driest (0.1").