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Zarand, Iran

Kerman · Iran

Zarand is a mid-size city in Kerman, Iran with a population of 58,983. Elevation: 5,433 ft (1,656 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

58,983 Population 216/sq mi density
5,433 ft Elevation 1,656 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
4.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Zarand

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

People

Population58,983
Density216/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain4.6 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation5,433 ft (1,656 m)
Population58,983
Population Density216 / sq mi
Elevation5,433 ft (1,656 m)
Coordinates30.8127°, 56.5640°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceKerman
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation4.6 inches (117 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zarand

Zarand is a mid-size city in Iran (Kerman) with a population of 58,983. The city sits at an elevation of 5,433 feet (1,656 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Zarand

Zarand has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jul (30°C), the coldest is Jan (5.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 119 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.7°C / 42°F -5.3° / 20° 18.9
Feb 8.4°C / 47°F -4.3° / 23.2° 17.9
Mar 12.8°C / 55°F -1° / 26.4° 13.6
Apr 17.9°C / 64°F 5.5° / 30.3° 25.9
May 23°C / 73°F 10.2° / 35.6° 10.8
Jun 29°C / 84°F 16.5° / 41° 0.7
Jul 30°C / 86°F 19° / 41.5° 4.0
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 14° / 39.8° 0.6
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 13.2° / 36.2° 0.5
Oct 19°C / 66°F 8.2° / 32° 1.0
Nov 12.2°C / 54°F 1.1° / 26.4° 11.8
Dec 7.5°C / 45°F -3.1° / 20.4° 13.6
Zarand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,433 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above Iran avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,433 ft (1,656 m)
Area273.5 sq mi (708.4 km²)
Population Density216/sq mi
Coordinates30.8127°N, 56.5640°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.6"
88% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.10"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

192 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Mar 14, 1998 52 km ESE of Kerman, Iran M6.6 124 km
Feb 22, 2005 24 km ESE of Zarand, Iran M6.4 25 km
Jan 21, 2013 37 km E of Kerman, Iran M5.5 102 km
Nov 18, 1998 46 km E of Kerman, Iran M5.4 111 km
Jul 31, 2010 33 km SE of Bards?r, Iran M5.4 126 km
Oct 16, 2002 36 km N of Shahrak-e P?bed?n?, Iran M5.3 72 km
Jul 31, 2015 55 km ESE of Kerman, Iran M5.2 130 km
Apr 5, 2002 73 km NE of B?fq, Iran M5.2 149 km
Jul 23, 2017 52 km ESE of Kerman, Iran M5.2 123 km
May 14, 2005 31 km ESE of Zarand, Iran M5.2 32 km
Feb 27, 2012 18 km N of R?var, Iran M5.2 71 km
May 1, 2005 40 km ESE of Zarand, Iran M5.1 40 km
Mar 24, 2025 56 km NNE of Kerman, Iran M5.1 77 km
Jun 26, 2011 53 km E of Kerman, Iran M5.1 122 km
Sep 20, 2017 57 km NNE of Kerman, Iran M5.0 81 km
Jan 11, 2018 55 km NNE of Kerman, Iran M5.0 74 km
May 7, 2006 13 km E of Zarand, Iran M5.0 13 km
Feb 15, 2009 33 km SE of R?var, Iran M4.9 56 km
Jan 11, 2018 49 km NNE of Kerman, Iran M4.9 67 km
Jun 26, 2022 54 km NE of R?var, Iran M4.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
October 62°F (16°C) 0.1 in
November 51°F (10°C) 0.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 0.6 in

Zarand has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and September the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Zarand

Institution Type Founded Website
دانشکده صنعتی و معدنی زرند University - ,
دانشگاه آزاد زرند University - ,
دانشگاه آزاد زرند University - ,
دانشگاه پیام نور University - ,

Schools in Zarand

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
هنرستان بحرالعلوم - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Zarand

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bazaar

Hotels in Zarand

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

هتل روشن

Theme Parks in Zarand

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

شهربازی زرند

Dentists in Zarand

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

مطب دندانپزشکی دکتر مریم رضازاده

Train Stations in Zarand

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zarand
Zarand Station

Gas Stations in Zarand

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cheraghi Gas station
IR #1361489138
IR #1361972784
IR #1385630715
پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین ولیعصر
پمپ بنزین ولیعصر
جایگاه CNG
گازوئیل

Banks in Zarand

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Sepah
Ghavamin Bank
Refah Bank
بانک تجارت

Stadiums & Teams in Zarand

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Zarand

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International AirportKERLarge Airport
Rafsanjan AirportRJNMedium Airport
Afshid Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zarand

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Zarand Central mosque
امامزاده عبدالله
مسجد دوازده امام
مسجد و تکیه حضرت رقیه
مصلی زرند
مصلی زرند

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 Zarand

What is the population of Zarand?

Zarand has a population of 58,983 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 216 people per square mile, spread across 273.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zarand?

Zarand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.6 inches.

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