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Qā’en, Iran

South Khorasan Province · Iran

Qā’en is a mid-size city in South Khorasan Province, Iran with a population of 40,157. Elevation: 4,747 ft (1,447 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

40,157 Population 5,640/sq mi density
4,747 ft Elevation 1,447 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
8.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Qā’en

Qā’en

Qaen is a city in the Central District of Qaen County, South Khorasan province, Iran, and serves as capital of both the county and the district.

People

Population40,157
Density5,640/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain8.2 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation4,747 ft (1,447 m)
Population40,157
Population Density5,640 / sq mi
Elevation4,747 ft (1,447 m)
Coordinates33.7265°, 59.1844°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceSouth Khorasan Province
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation8.2 inches (209 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Qā’en

Qā’en is a mid-size city in Iran (South Khorasan Province) with a population of 40,157. The city sits at an elevation of 4,747 feet (1,447 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Qā’en

Qā’en has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jul (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (2.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 162 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 2.1°C / 36°F -10.3° / 15.4° 25.2
Feb 4.8°C / 41°F -8.2° / 18.7° 29.6
Mar 9.3°C / 49°F -5.2° / 23.6° 30.0
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F -0.6° / 29.1° 26.8
May 18.9°C / 66°F 5.7° / 31.8° 17.6
Jun 24.1°C / 75°F 11.2° / 38° 0.4
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 14° / 37.5° 0.1
Aug 22.3°C / 72°F 9.3° / 36.3° 4.3
Sep 18.7°C / 66°F 5.8° / 33.3° 0.2
Oct 13.9°C / 57°F 0.9° / 28.6° 2.1
Nov 8.4°C / 47°F -3.9° / 23.9° 11.9
Dec 3.9°C / 39°F -6.4° / 16.7° 14.4
Qā’en enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 321 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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,747 feet.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above Iran avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,747 ft (1,447 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²)
Population Density5,640/sq mi
Coordinates33.7265°N, 59.1844°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"
78% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.93"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 24, 2025.

May 10, 1997 58 km E of Q?’en, Iran M7.3 59 km
Jun 25, 1997 35 km NE of Q?’en, Iran M5.9 36 km
Dec 5, 2012 43 km SE of Q?’en, Iran M5.8 43 km
Jan 2, 2020 81 km SW of T?yb?d, Iran M5.5 110 km
May 10, 1997 71 km E of Q?’en, Iran M5.4 71 km
Sep 2, 2012 71 km ESE of Q?’en, Iran M5.1 72 km
Jul 1, 2012 82 km WSW of T?yb?d, Iran M5.1 108 km
Mar 9, 2008 47 km S of Q?’en, Iran M5.0 48 km
Jun 16, 1997 92 km ENE of B?rjand, Iran M5.0 111 km
Jun 19, 2005 110 km WNW of B?rjand, Iran M4.9 121 km
Feb 27, 2008 18 km NE of B?rjand, Iran M4.9 82 km
Oct 8, 2001 99 km E of B?rjand, Iran M4.9 129 km
Oct 4, 2013 32 km WNW of B?rjand, Iran M4.8 85 km
May 10, 1997 91 km ENE of B?rjand, Iran M4.8 116 km
Jan 14, 1993 62 km SE of Q?’en, Iran M4.8 62 km
May 14, 1997 101 km ENE of B?rjand, Iran M4.8 122 km
Sep 5, 2017 24 km SSW of B?rjand, Iran M4.7 117 km
May 10, 1997 69 km ESE of Q?’en, Iran M4.7 69 km
Mar 10, 2021 45 km W of Gon?b?d, Iran M4.7 111 km
Jun 22, 1997 87 km ENE of B?rjand, Iran M4.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
March 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in

Qā’en has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Qā’en

Institution Type Founded Website
Azad university of Qaen University - ,
آموزشکده ملی مهارت امام خمینی(ره) قاین University - ,
دانشگاه بزرگمهر قائن University - ,
دانشگاه بزرگمهر قائنات University - Visit →
دانشگاه پیام نور قائنات University - ,
مرکز آموزش عالی سلامت قاین College - Visit →

Schools in Qā’en

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
دبیرستان شهید محمد منتظری دوره اول - - - -
دبیرستان دخترانه نسیبه - - - -
دبستان پسرانه شاهد جوانه ها دوره اول - - - -
دبیرستان شاهد دختران ریحانه النبی - - - -
دبیرستان پسرانه شبانه روزی شهید صدوقی دوره اول - - - -
پژوهش سرای دانش آموزی امام رضا - - - -
مرکز نشاط - - - -
مرکزآموزش فنی و حرفه ای - - - -
دبیرستان سما - - - -
دبستان دخترانه شاهد یاس نبی - - - -
دبستان شهید فهمیده - - - -
دبیرستان نمونه آینده سازان دوره اول - - - -
دبیرستان دخترانه قهستان - - - -
دبیرستان نمونه خیامی دوره دوم - - - -
هنرستان فنی شبانه روزی دکتر چمران - - - -
دبیرستان پسرانه شاهد دوره دوم - - - -
دبیرستان شهید صدوقی دوره اول - - - -
مدرسه پسرانه دبیرستان شاهد ابرار - - - -
دبستان رهروان - - - -
دبیرستان شهید بهشتی دوره دوم - - - -
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Radio Stations near Qā’en

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Qā’en

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
کتابخانه امام رضا0.0
کتابخانه امام رضا0.0
کتابخانه بهشتی0.0
کتابخانه دانشگاه0.0
کتابخانه مرکزی قاین0.0

Farmers Markets in Qā’en

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
پنجشنبه بازار

Hotels in Qā’en

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

خانه معلم

Restaurants in Qā’en

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

رستوران آریا
رستوران ارم
رستوران خان سالار
رستوران رضوان
رستوران غدیر
شبدیز

Cinemas in Qā’en

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

سینما پارک

Theatres in Qā’en

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

آمفی تئاتر بزرگمهر

Monuments in Qā’en

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مقبره ابوالمفاخر

Castles in Qā’en

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

قلعه کوه قائن

Clinics in Qā’en

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MRI
درمانگاه تامین اجتماعی
ساختمان طب کار و‌حجامت ایرانیان
کلنیک خاتم الانبیا
مرکز آموزش عالی سلامت شهرستان قاین

Bus Stations in Qā’en

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ghayen bus passengers terminal

Gas Stations in Qā’en

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IR #725463587
پمپ بنزین ۲۲ بهمن
پمپ بنزین شهرداری
پمپ گاز
پمپ گاز
جایگاه اختصاصی رضایی
جایگاه پخش فرآورده های نفتی 121 قاین

Banks in Qā’en

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Maskan
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Saderat Iran

Gyms in Qā’en

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

باشگاه بدنسازی آزاده
باشگاه تختی
باشگاه وزنه برداری محمود

Stadiums & Teams in Qā’en

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Qā’en

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gonabad Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Qā’en

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
نمایندگی شرکت پست ماهکس قاین

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qā’en

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ghayen Great Mosque
امامزاده زید
مسجد امام رضا علیه السلام
مسجد امام هادی
مسجد غدیر
مسجد فاطمه الزهرا
مسجد قبا
مسجدالرضا
مصلی قاین
نمازخانه مجتمع رفاهی امام رضا

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
1,447 m (4,748 ft)
Website
ghaen.ir/

🇮🇷 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 Qā’en

What is the population of Qā’en?

Qā’en has a population of 40,157 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 5,640 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qā’en?

Qā’en enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 37°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.2 inches.

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