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Fahraj, Iran

Kerman · Iran

Fahraj is a small city in Kerman, Iran with a population of 6,876. Elevation: 2,231 ft (680 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

6,876 Population 260/sq mi density
2,231 ft Elevation 680 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
0.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Fahraj

Fahraj is a city in the Central District of Fahraj County, Kerman province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district. It is also the administrative center for Fahraj Rural District. As a village, it was the capital of the former Narmashir District of Bam County until its capital was transferred to the village of Rostamabad, now the city of Narmashir and the capital of Narmashir County.

People

Population6,876
Density260/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain0.6 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation2,231 ft (680 m)
Population6,876
Population Density260 / sq mi
Elevation2,231 ft (680 m)
Coordinates28.9502°, 58.8850°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceKerman
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation0.6 inches (16 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fahraj

Fahraj is a small city in Iran (Kerman) with a population of 6,876. The city sits at an elevation of 2,231 feet (680 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 89°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Fahraj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 355 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 0.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,231 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Iran avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,231 ft (680 m)
Area26.4 sq mi (68.5 km²)
Population Density260/sq mi
Coordinates28.9502°N, 58.8850°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.6"
98% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

96 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M5.6 on Aug 5, 2025.

Jan 27, 2011 119 km SSE of Bam, Iran M6.2 85 km
Aug 21, 2003 96 km SSW of No?rat?b?d, Iran M5.9 87 km
Aug 5, 2025 131 km SSE of Bam, Iran M5.6 99 km
Aug 4, 2003 93 km SSW of No?rat?b?d, Iran M5.6 85 km
Jun 10, 1998 93 km S of Bam, Iran M5.4 82 km
May 23, 2022 104 km S of No?rat?b?d, Iran M5.3 102 km
Jan 28, 2011 126 km SSE of Bam, Iran M5.2 91 km
Apr 18, 2012 131 km NE of M?n?b, Iran M5.1 138 km
Jan 27, 2011 128 km SSE of Bam, Iran M5.0 93 km
Jul 6, 2003 124 km NNE of M?n?b, Iran M5.0 147 km
Jan 27, 2011 Southeastern Iran M4.9 87 km
Jun 26, 1990 93 km SE of Bam, Iran M4.9 49 km
Mar 26, 2012 149 km NNW of Fann?j, Iran M4.9 137 km
Mar 26, 2007 14 km S of Bam, Iran M4.8 53 km
Jan 27, 2014 91 km SW of Zahedan, Iran M4.8 121 km
Sep 28, 1996 104 km SW of Bam, Iran M4.8 140 km
Jul 22, 2004 4 km WNW of Bam, Iran M4.8 59 km
Jan 27, 2011 113 km SSE of Bam, Iran M4.8 80 km
Apr 1, 2015 82 km SSW of No?rat?b?d, Iran M4.7 83 km
Dec 9, 1998 91 km SW of Bam, Iran M4.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 56°F (14°C) 1.1 in
March 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Wettest
April 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
June 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 89°F (32°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 87°F (30°C) 0.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in

Fahraj has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 50°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Fahraj

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
هنرستان علی ابن ابی طالب
مدرسه شهید محمدباقر صدر
دبستان شهید احمد حیدرپور
دبیرستان پسرانه باقرالعلوم
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Clinics in Fahraj

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

خانه بهداشت
درمانگاه نظام شهر

Train Stations in Fahraj

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ایستگاه فهرج

Gas Stations in Fahraj

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین شهریار

Airports Near Fahraj

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bam AirportBXRMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fahraj

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
تکیه علی اصغر
حسینیه
حسینیه ثارالله
مسجد
مسجد ابوالفضل
مسجد ابوالفضل
مسجد امام حسین
مسجد جامع
مسجد قائم

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran

🇮🇷 About Iran

Capital Tehran
Population 81,800,269
Area 1,648,000 km²
GDP (USD) $457,510,482,317
GDP per capita $5,049
HDI 0.774
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.6%
Urban population 76.7%
Currency IRR (Rial)
Languages Persian (Farsi)
Calling code +98
TLD .ir
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fahraj

What is the population of Fahraj?

Fahraj has a population of 6,876 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 260 people per square mile, spread across 26.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fahraj?

Fahraj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 89°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.6 inches.

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