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Mashhad, Iran

Full City Profile

2,307,177 Population 18,218/sq mi density
3,215 ft Elevation 980 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Mashhad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,215 ft (980 m)
Area126.6 sq mi (328.0 km²)
Population Density18,218/sq mi
Coordinates36.2981°N, 59.6057°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.0"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 19, 2025.

Apr 5, 2017 61 km NNW of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M6.1 95 km
Jul 30, 2010 10 km ESE of Torbat-e ?eydar?yeh, Iran M5.5 123 km
Nov 27, 1992 25 km ENE of Kaka, Turkmenistan M5.3 133 km
Jul 3, 2008 42 km NE of K?shmar, Iran M5.2 115 km
Jul 3, 2003 29 km NNE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.2 140 km
Jan 19, 2012 9 km NNE of Neysh?b?r, Iran M5.1 69 km
May 2, 2017 65 km N of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.1 101 km
Apr 5, 2017 63 km NNW of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M5.1 93 km
May 9, 1993 Northeastern Iran M4.9 130 km
Nov 9, 1995 71 km NE of Torbat-e ?eydar?yeh, Iran M4.9 78 km
Apr 27, 2023 41 km SW of Mashhad, Iran M4.9 42 km
Feb 5, 1996 48 km N of K?shmar, Iran M4.8 129 km
May 1, 2025 43 km ESE of Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh, Iran M4.8 125 km
May 10, 2018 14 km S of Sarakhs, Iran M4.8 140 km
Apr 5, 2017 Turkmenistan-Iran border region M4.8 95 km
Apr 5, 2017 71 km NNW of Torbat-e J?m, Iran M4.8 87 km
Dec 1, 1997 2 km E of Torbat-e ?eydar?yeh, Iran M4.7 118 km
May 24, 2011 53 km NNE of K?shmar, Iran M4.6 104 km
May 20, 2017 42 km N of K?shmar, Iran M4.6 130 km
Aug 8, 2022 62 km ESE of Torbat-e ?eydar?yeh, Iran M4.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 1.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
November 47°F (9°C) 0.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in

Mashhad has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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