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Shahr-e Herāt, Iran

Yazd Province · Iran

Shahr-e Herāt is a small city in Yazd Province, Iran with a population of 13,032. Elevation: 5,233 ft (1,595 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

13,032 Population 717/sq mi density
5,233 ft Elevation 1,595 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
4.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Shahr-e Herāt

Herat is a city in the Central District of Khatam County, Yazd province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

People

Population13,032
Density717/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain4.3 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation5,233 ft (1,595 m)
Population13,032
Population Density717 / sq mi
Elevation5,233 ft (1,595 m)
Coordinates30.0541°, 54.3729°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceYazd Province
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation4.3 inches (108 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.3 inches (3 cm)

About Shahr-e Herāt

Shahr-e Herāt is a small city in Iran (Yazd Province) with a population of 13,032. The city sits at an elevation of 5,233 feet (1,595 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Shahr-e Herāt

Shahr-e Herāt has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 185 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F -5.8° / 17.2° 37.7
Feb 7.3°C / 45°F -5.8° / 20.7° 22.9
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F -2.7° / 24.6° 34.4
Apr 16.4°C / 62°F 3.4° / 28.5° 26.4
May 21.8°C / 71°F 7.8° / 35.9° 10.0
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 15° / 40.1° 1.6
Jul 30.5°C / 87°F 18.7° / 41.5° 13.1
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 13.3° / 40° 3.1
Sep 24.5°C / 76°F 11.8° / 36° 0.6
Oct 18.7°C / 66°F 6.2° / 31.7° 2.4
Nov 12°C / 54°F -0.2° / 26.2° 13.2
Dec 6.9°C / 44°F -4.5° / 19.5° 19.6
Shahr-e Herāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 353 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 4.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,233 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above Iran avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,233 ft (1,595 m)
Area18.2 sq mi (47.1 km²)
Population Density717/sq mi
Coordinates30.0541°N, 54.3729°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.3"
89% below Iran avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on May 12, 2019.

Oct 18, 2017 62 km SE of Mahr?z, Iran M5.0 129 km
Jul 20, 2006 57 km SW of Sirjan, Iran M4.9 139 km
Feb 10, 2000 35 km ENE of D?r?b, Iran M4.8 146 km
Feb 2, 2003 13 km ENE of Marvdasht, Iran M4.6 140 km
Jan 26, 2004 35 km N of Fas?, Iran M4.5 110 km
Jan 11, 2012 24 km WSW of D?r?b, Iran M4.5 150 km
May 12, 2019 36 km E of Akbar?b?d, Iran M4.4 147 km
May 3, 2000 25 km ENE of D?r?b, Iran M4.3 145 km
Jul 21, 1997 48 km ENE of Akbar?b?d, Iran M4.2 132 km
Mar 29, 2013 68 km E of Abadeh, Iran M4.1 150 km
Jun 7, 2002 85 km E of P?s?rg?d, Iran M4.0 45 km
Apr 25, 2006 67 km N of Neyr?z, Iran M4.0 28 km
Jul 16, 1998 31 km NE of D?r?b, Iran M3.9 126 km
Jun 7, 1991 21 km E of P?s?rg?d, Iran M3.8 94 km
Apr 7, 2006 26 km ENE of D?r?b, Iran M3.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 1.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in
November 50°F (10°C) 0.3 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in

Shahr-e Herāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Shahr-e Herāt

Institution Type Founded Website
دانشکده امین خاتم University

Schools in Shahr-e Herāt

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
دبیرستان امام حسین
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Castles in Shahr-e Herāt

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castle ruins
chahak Castle

Bus Stations in Shahr-e Herāt

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ترمینال

Gas Stations in Shahr-e Herāt

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین دهقانی هرات
جایگاه CNG جایگاه هرات

Banks in Shahr-e Herāt

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BMI
بانک کشاورزی

Airports Near Shahr-e Herāt

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mahmudabad AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shahr-e Herāt

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد جامع

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
1,595 m (5,233 ft)

🇮🇷 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 Shahr-e Herāt

What is the population of Shahr-e Herāt?

Shahr-e Herāt has a population of 13,032 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 717 people per square mile, spread across 18.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shahr-e Herāt?

Shahr-e Herāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.3 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.

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