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Weather & Climate in Behdān, Iran

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Behdān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area59.2 sq mi (153.2 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates37.1433°N, 49.6120°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

142 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.

Jun 20, 1990 23 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M7.4 28 km 19 km
Jun 21, 1990 36 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.8 59 km 15 km
Nov 28, 1991 26 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.6 24 km 16 km
Jun 24, 1990 13 km N of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 36 km 10 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km E of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.4 42 km 10 km
Jun 21, 1990 1 km SW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 49 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1990 16 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.3 42 km 35 km
Oct 15, 1995 Near the coast of northern Iran M5.2 16 km 33 km
Apr 19, 2002 37 km NNW of Qazvin, Iran M5.2 67 km 33 km
Jun 20, 1990 38 km ESE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M5.1 59 km 16 km
Dec 28, 1990 15 km SSW of F?man, Iran M5.0 34 km 10 km
Jun 22, 1990 10 km NNW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 42 km 10 km
Jun 21, 1990 33 km SE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 70 km 10 km
Jun 20, 1990 22 km NE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 28 km 15 km
Jun 20, 1990 10 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 38 km 19 km
Jun 21, 1990 28 km NNE of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.9 19 km 10 km
May 27, 2008 14 km ESE of Zanj?n, Iran M4.9 101 km 23 km
Jun 28, 1990 21 km SSE of Rasht, Iran M4.8 7 km 10 km
May 15, 1995 48 km E of Astara, Azerbaijan M4.8 148 km 26 km
Jun 21, 1990 9 km NW of P?deg?n-e Manj?l, Iran M4.8 46 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 CASPIAN SEA Eruption + Earthquake 2.0 m 40,000 28 km
1608 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake 3,000 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 5.7 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in

Behdān has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (1.0").

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