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Weather & Climate in Bīrjand, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bīrjand enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,787 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,787 ft (1,459 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 11,917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8663°N, 59.2211°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
114 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| May 10, 1997 | 58 km E of Q?’en, Iran | M7.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 35 km NE of Q?’en, Iran | M5.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1998 | 84 km ESE of B?rjand, Iran | M5.8 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Dec 5, 2012 | 43 km SE of Q?’en, Iran | M5.8 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Jun 20, 1997 | 90 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M5.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 1997 | 71 km E of Q?’en, Iran | M5.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1993 | 117 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M5.1 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 71 km ESE of Q?’en, Iran | M5.1 | 92 km | 12 km |
| Jun 16, 1997 | 92 km ENE of B?rjand, Iran | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2008 | 47 km S of Q?’en, Iran | M5.0 | 48 km | 4 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 99 km E of B?rjand, Iran | M4.9 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 18 km NE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.9 | 19 km | 5 km |
| Nov 2, 2000 | 148 km SSE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2005 | 110 km WNW of B?rjand, Iran | M4.9 | 110 km | 42 km |
| Jan 16, 1992 | 112 km SE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.9 | 112 km | 15 km |
| May 10, 1997 | 91 km ENE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1997 | 101 km ENE of B?rjand, Iran | M4.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1993 | 62 km SE of Q?’en, Iran | M4.8 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 2013 | 32 km WNW of B?rjand, Iran | M4.8 | 32 km | 19 km |
| May 10, 1997 | 69 km ESE of Q?’en, Iran | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in |
Bīrjand has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.7") and August the driest (0.0").