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Weather & Climate in Rīz, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rīz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,109 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Area | 182.6 sq mi (473.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.0525°N, 52.0725°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
683 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Apr 9, 2013 | 95 km SE of Bushehr, Iran | M6.4 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Mar 1, 1994 | 22 km SW of Akbar?b?d, Iran | M6.1 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Jun 20, 1994 | 14 km NNE of F?r?z?b?d, Iran | M5.9 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 56 km ENE of Mohr, Iran | M5.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 26 km SSE of Bor?zj?n, Iran | M5.7 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Jun 9, 2020 | 51 km ENE of Mohr, Iran | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2018 | 103 km SE of Bushehr, Iran | M5.5 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2013 | 90 km SE of Bushehr, Iran | M5.4 | 68 km | 11 km |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 53 km SE of Mohr, Iran | M5.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1993 | 45 km WNW of F?r?z?b?d, Iran | M5.4 | 105 km | 24 km |
| Feb 17, 2002 | 115 km SW of F?r?z?b?d, Iran | M5.4 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 102 km SE of Bushehr, Iran | M5.4 | 56 km | 15 km |
| Mar 30, 1994 | 23 km NE of F?r?z?b?d, Iran | M5.4 | 124 km | 54 km |
| Sep 24, 1999 | 59 km SE of Bushehr, Iran | M5.3 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Sep 8, 1992 | 49 km NW of F?r?z?b?d, Iran | M5.2 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Jan 6, 2025 | 77 km SSW of Fīrūzābād, Iran | M5.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2012 | 29 km WNW of Akbar?b?d, Iran | M5.2 | 148 km | 9 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 95 km WSW of F?r?z?b?d, Iran | M5.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1993 | 48 km NNW of Mohr, Iran | M5.2 | 67 km | 27 km |
| Jan 14, 2004 | 50 km WNW of Mohr, Iran | M5.2 | 51 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2017 | PERSIAN GULF | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 5 | 28 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in |
Rīz has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 53°F in January to 92°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and May the driest (0.0").