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Weather & Climate in Bam, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 325 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 5.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,481 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
89°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,481 ft (1,061 m) |
| Area | 28.1 sq mi (72.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,534/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1060°N, 58.3570°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
218 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Mar 14, 1998 | 52 km ESE of Kerman, Iran | M6.6 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Mar 4, 1999 | 110 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran | M6.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 27, 2011 | 119 km SSE of Bam, Iran | M6.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2003 | 96 km SSW of No?rat?b?d, Iran | M5.9 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Mar 4, 1999 | 110 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran | M5.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 131 km SSE of Bam, Iran | M5.6 | 132 km | 77 km |
| Aug 4, 2003 | 93 km SSW of No?rat?b?d, Iran | M5.6 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 1998 | 93 km S of Bam, Iran | M5.4 | 94 km | 88 km |
| Oct 20, 1997 | 97 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran | M5.4 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Mar 4, 1999 | 93 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran | M5.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2015 | 55 km ESE of Kerman, Iran | M5.2 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 126 km SSE of Bam, Iran | M5.2 | 127 km | 15 km |
| Jul 23, 2017 | 52 km ESE of Kerman, Iran | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2011 | 113 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran | M5.2 | 149 km | 19 km |
| Mar 7, 2018 | 111 km NNE of M?n?b, Iran | M5.2 | 141 km | 35 km |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 53 km E of Kerman, Iran | M5.1 | 141 km | 13 km |
| May 14, 2012 | 110 km NE of M?n?b, Iran | M5.1 | 142 km | 2 km |
| Mar 4, 1999 | 100 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran | M5.1 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2012 | 131 km NE of M?n?b, Iran | M5.1 | 133 km | 72 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 91 km SSE of K?h Sef?d, Iran | M5.0 | 143 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in |
Bam has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 52°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.0").