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Weather & Climate in Sūrā Posht, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sūrā Posht experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7999°N, 48.9296°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
172 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 | 103 km | 19 km |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M6.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1998 | 10 km SE of Lerik, Azerbaijan | M6.0 | 108 km | 26 km |
| Nov 28, 1991 | 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.6 | 114 km | 16 km |
| Jun 24, 1990 | 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1996 | 6 km SE of Masally, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 134 km | 56 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M5.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1990 | 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M5.3 | 110 km | 35 km |
| Oct 15, 1995 | Near the coast of northern Iran | M5.2 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jul 11, 2007 | 14 km W of Haftoni, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 110 km | 26 km |
| Dec 28, 1990 | 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 1994 | 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran | M5.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 119 km | 19 km |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 6 km ESE of Masally, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 137 km | 55 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran | M4.9 | 130 km | 23 km |
| Jun 21, 1990 | 28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 1990 | 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2024 | 7 km SSE of Boradigah, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 120 km | 65 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 | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in |
Sūrā Posht has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (0.4").