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Weather & Climate in Mashhad, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mashhad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 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 11.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,215 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,215 ft (980 m) |
| Area | 126.6 sq mi (328.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18,218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2981°N, 59.6057°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Apr 5, 2017 | 61 km NNW of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M6.1 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Jul 30, 2010 | 10 km ESE of Torbat-e ?eydar?yeh, Iran | M5.5 | 123 km | 19 km |
| Nov 27, 1992 | 25 km ENE of Kaka, Turkmenistan | M5.3 | 133 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2008 | 42 km NE of K?shmar, Iran | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 29 km NNE of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.2 | 140 km | 41 km |
| Jan 19, 2012 | 9 km NNE of Neysh?b?r, Iran | M5.1 | 69 km | 8 km |
| May 2, 2017 | 65 km N of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 63 km NNW of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1993 | Northeastern Iran | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 71 km NE of Torbat-e ?eydar?yeh, Iran | M4.9 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 41 km SW of Mashhad, Iran | M4.9 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1996 | 48 km N of K?shmar, Iran | M4.8 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2025 | 43 km ESE of Torbat-e Ḩeydarīyeh, Iran | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2018 | 14 km S of Sarakhs, Iran | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Turkmenistan-Iran border region | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 71 km NNW of Torbat-e J?m, Iran | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Dec 1, 1997 | 2 km E of Torbat-e ?eydar?yeh, Iran | M4.7 | 118 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2011 | 53 km NNE of K?shmar, Iran | M4.6 | 104 km | 13 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 42 km N of K?shmar, Iran | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2022 | 62 km ESE of Torbat-e ?eydar?yeh, Iran | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in |
Mashhad has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").