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Weather & Climate in Ben, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ben experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 342 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 92.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,175 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,175 ft (2,187 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5404°N, 50.7452°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
207 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 8, 2019 | 31 km SE of Masjed Soleym?n, Iran | M5.6 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Sep 25, 2002 | 6 km NNE of Masjed Soleym?n, Iran | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2013 | Western Iran | M5.4 | 82 km | 4 km |
| Jul 24, 2012 | 42 km SW of Bor?jen, Iran | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1991 | 61 km WSW of Bor?jen, Iran | M5.2 | 98 km | 38 km |
| Jun 15, 1998 | 51 km WSW of Bor?jen, Iran | M5.2 | 93 km | 31 km |
| Oct 4, 2009 | 19 km ESE of Masjed Soleym?n, Iran | M5.1 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Mar 4, 1992 | 55 km WSW of Bor?jen, Iran | M5.1 | 91 km | 18 km |
| Jan 25, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Bor?jen, Iran | M5.0 | 87 km | 38 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 49 km S of F?rs?n, Iran | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2012 | 28 km WSW of Bor?jen, Iran | M5.0 | 82 km | 7 km |
| Jan 28, 2014 | 47 km SSW of Fereyd?nshahr, Iran | M4.9 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 1995 | 18 km SE of Masjed Soleym?n, Iran | M4.9 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Mar 31, 2016 | 44 km SSE of F?rs?n, Iran | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2009 | 54 km SW of Bor?jen, Iran | M4.9 | 107 km | 38 km |
| May 17, 2022 | 70 km ENE of R?mhormoz, Iran | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1996 | 24 km NNE of Masjed Soleym?n, Iran | M4.8 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Nov 12, 1998 | 20 km S of Al?g?darz, Iran | M4.8 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2013 | 53 km NNE of Masjed Soleym?n, Iran | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2019 | 36 km SE of Masjed Soleym?n, Iran | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.8 in |
Ben has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.0") and June the driest (0.0").