(according to the Köppen classification, cold desert climate - BWk), with quite cold winters and very hot, sunny summers. Precipitation, decidedly scarce, occurs mostly from December to April.
Kerman is a city of 535,000 inhabitants located on the Iranian plateau, at 1,750 meters (5,700 feet) above sea level and at 30 degrees north latitude.
mountains, whose highest peak, Mount Pelvar, reaches 4,233 meters (13,888 ft). To the east of these mountains, and about 50 km (30 mi) away from Kerman, is the
desert, a very hot area, whose altitude varies between 200 and 700 meters (650 and 2,300 ft).
, from December to February, is quite mild during the day, but at night the temperature drops considerably, and there are frequent night frosts. During periods of stable weather, fog can form.
There can be mild periods, with highs of 20 °C (68 °F) or more, but also cold periods, during which snowfall can occur, usually not abundant given the low level of precipitation. During cold spells, the temperature can drop to -10 °C (14 °F) or below. In January 2014, it dropped to -20.8 °C (-5.5 °F). In January 1973 it even dropped to -30 °C (-22 °F).
, from June to August, is very hot, although the humidity is low and the wind blows regularly. On the hottest days, the temperature can exceed 40 °C (104 °F). In 2024, it reached 42.3 °C (108.1 °F) in August, while in July the average maximum was 39.9 °C (103.8 °F).
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
5.3 °C, with a minimum of
-2.6 °C and a maximum of
13.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-20.8 °C in January 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
20 °C. However, it reached
24.4 °C in January 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
21.6 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is of
9 kph.
February is generally a quite mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
8 °C, with a minimum of
0.3 °C and a maximum of
15.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-13.2 °C in February 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
29.4 °C in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
27.2 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is of
11.8 kph.
March is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
11.8 °C, with a minimum of
4 °C and a maximum of
19.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-8.4 °C in March 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
32.9 °C in March 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
26.3 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
13.1 kph.
April is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
17 °C, with a minimum of
8.8 °C and a maximum of
25.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.6 °C in April 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30.5 °C. However, it reached
34.1 °C in April 2017.
Precipitation amounts to
17.6 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
May is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
21.8 °C, with a minimum of
12.9 °C and a maximum of
30.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
3.8 °C in May 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in May 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only
7.9 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
12 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
26.2 °C, with a minimum of
16.9 °C and a maximum of
35.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.2 °C in June 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C. However, it reached
41 °C in June 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.5 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 16%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
11.8 kph.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
27.4 °C, with a minimum of
18.5 °C and a maximum of
36.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9.4 °C in July 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39.5 °C. However, it reached
41.8 °C in July 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.4 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 16%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
12.3 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
25 °C, with a minimum of
15.3 °C and a maximum of
34.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.6 °C in August 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C. However, it reached
41.6 °C in August 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.9 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 87% of the time.
The average humidity is 17%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
11.5 kph.
September is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
21.8 °C, with a minimum of
11.4 °C and a maximum of
32.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7 °C. However, it dropped to
1 °C in September 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
38 °C in September 2019.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.4 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 86% of the time.
The average humidity is 18%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
9.7 kph.
October is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
16.8 °C, with a minimum of
6.9 °C and a maximum of
26.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-2 °C in October 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
34 °C in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.9 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
8.2 kph.
November is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
10.6 °C, with a minimum of
1.4 °C and a maximum of
19.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-5 °C. However, it dropped to
-10 °C in November 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
31.1 °C in November 2017.
Precipitation amounts to only
6.1 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 35%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
7.4 kph.
December is generally a quite mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
6.7 °C, with a minimum of
-2.1 °C and a maximum of
15.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9 °C. However, it dropped to
-14.2 °C in December 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
21.5 °C. However, it reached
26 °C in December 2015.
Precipitation amounts to
18.3 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is of
7.3 kph.