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Weather & Climate in Yazd, Iran
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yazd enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,990 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,990 ft (1,216 m) |
| Area | 54.6 sq mi (141.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8972°N, 54.3675°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tehran |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Oct 18, 2017 | 62 km SE of Mahr?z, Iran | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | 70 km NE of B?fq, Iran | M5.0 | 146 km | 12 km |
| May 16, 1995 | 13 km NE of B?fq, Iran | M4.8 | 111 km | 16 km |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 63 km ENE of Yazd, Iran | M4.5 | 63 km | 8 km |
| Oct 26, 2001 | 60 km NE of B?fq, Iran | M4.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2024 | 100 km NNE of Bāfq, Iran | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1998 | 92 km N of B?fq, Iran | M4.4 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2015 | 70 km NNE of B?fq, Iran | M4.3 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Apr 1, 2002 | 57 km NW of B?fq, Iran | M4.3 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2022 | 40 km N of B?fq, Iran | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 99 km NNE of B?fq, Iran | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2016 | central Iran | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2019 | 39 km NNE of B?fq, Iran | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2007 | central Iran | M4.2 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Jan 3, 2007 | 72 km NNE of B?fq, Iran | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2010 | 117 km N of B?fq, Iran | M4.2 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Jul 7, 1990 | 11 km N of Mahr?z, Iran | M4.2 | 25 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 2023 | 66 km ENE of Yazd, Iran | M4.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2015 | 72 km NE of B?fq, Iran | M4.1 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Mar 29, 2013 | 68 km E of Abadeh, Iran | M4.1 | 131 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in |
Yazd has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 42°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.9") and September the driest (0.0").