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Weather & Climate in Şowme‘eh Sarā, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şowme‘eh Sarā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 25.0 sq mi (64.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,882/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3013°N, 49.3150°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
152 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 | 39 km | 19 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M6.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.8 | 86 km | 15 km |
| Nov 28, 1991 | 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.6 | 49 km | 16 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1990 | 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 49 km | 35 km |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1995 | Near the coast of northern Iran | M5.2 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2002 | 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran | M5.2 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.1 | 87 km | 16 km |
| Nov 2, 1994 | 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran | M5.0 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 52 km | 15 km |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 55 km | 19 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran | M4.9 | 93 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | 39 km |
| 1608 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 3,000 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
Şowme‘eh Sarā has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 39°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.6").