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Weather & Climate in Rafsanjān, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rafsanjān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,967 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,967 ft (1,514 m) |
| Area | 52.2 sq mi (135.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,830/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4067°N, 55.9939°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
155 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Feb 22, 2005 | 24 km ESE of Zarand, Iran | M6.4 | 88 km | 14 km |
| Jan 21, 2013 | 37 km E of Kerman, Iran | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2010 | 33 km SE of Bards?r, Iran | M5.4 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Oct 16, 2002 | 36 km N of Shahrak-e P?bed?n?, Iran | M5.3 | 125 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2005 | 31 km ESE of Zarand, Iran | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 18 km N of R?var, Iran | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2005 | 40 km ESE of Zarand, Iran | M5.1 | 99 km | 31 km |
| Mar 24, 2025 | 56 km NNE of Kerman, Iran | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2006 | 13 km E of Zarand, Iran | M5.0 | 80 km | 14 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 46 km WSW of K?h Sef?d, Iran | M5.0 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2017 | 57 km NNE of Kerman, Iran | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 62 km SE of Mahr?z, Iran | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 55 km NNE of Kerman, Iran | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2018 | 49 km NNE of Kerman, Iran | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | 33 km SE of R?var, Iran | M4.9 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Oct 16, 2002 | 31 km NNE of Shahrak-e P?bed?n?, Iran | M4.8 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Oct 20, 2016 | 5 km SW of Zarand, Iran | M4.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1995 | 13 km NE of B?fq, Iran | M4.8 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Mar 19, 1998 | 51 km W of Bards?r, Iran | M4.7 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 2022 | Kerman, Iran | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in |
Rafsanjān has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.0").