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Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours

Mashhad is a city located in the north-east of Iran, in the province of Razavi Khorasan (of which it is the capital), at 36 degrees north latitude and 985 meters (3,200 feet) above sea level. With 3,300,000 inhabitants, it is the second most populous city in the country. About 70 kilometers (43 miles) to the east is the border with Turkmenistan.
The climate of Mashhad is
arid continental (according to the Köppen classification, cold semi-arid or steppe climate - BSk), with quite cold winters and hot, sunny summers.
Winter, from December to February, is quite cold, with frequent night frosts. Fog can form during periods of stable weather.
There can be mild periods, with highs of 15 °C (59 °F) or more, but also cold periods, during which snowfalls can occur, generally not abundant given the low level of precipitation. During cold spells, the temperature can drop to -15 °C (5 °F) or below. The record is -28 °C (-18.4 °F), set in February 1972.
Spring, from March to May, is a variable season, with temperature changes and gusts of wind. Furthermore, it is the rainiest season, also due to the thunderstorms that break out in April and May.
Summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny. Luckily, however, the air is dry. During heatwaves, temperatures can exceed 40 °C (104 °F). Records are around 42/43 °C (108/109 °F).
Mashhad - Climate data
In Mashhad, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of
3.4 °C, that of the warmest month (July) is of
28.1 °C. Here are the average temperatures.
Mashhad - Average temperatures (1991-2020) |
Month | Min | Max | Mean |
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January | -1.8 | 8.5 | 3.4 |
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February | -0.1 | 10.6 | 5.2 |
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March | 4.3 | 15.7 | 10 |
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April | 9.6 | 22 | 15.8 |
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May | 14.3 | 27.9 | 21.1 |
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June | 18.7 | 33.4 | 26 |
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July | 20.9 | 35.3 | 28.1 |
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August | 18.8 | 34 | 26.4 |
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September | 14.1 | 29.7 | 21.9 |
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October | 8.5 | 23.3 | 15.9 |
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November | 3.6 | 15.6 | 9.6 |
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December | 0 | 10.7 | 5.4 |
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Year | 9.3 | 22.3 | 15.75 |
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Precipitation amounts to
245 millimeters per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from
0.8 millimeters in the driest month (August) to
56.3 millimeters in the wettest one (March). Here is the average precipitation.
Mashhad - Average precipitationMonth | Days |
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January | 28 | 5 |
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February | 36 | 6 |
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March | 56 | 7 |
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April | 39 | 6 |
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May | 31 | 5 |
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June | 6 | 1 |
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July | 2 | 0 |
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August | 1 | 0 |
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September | 3 | 0 |
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October | 8 | 2 |
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November | 17 | 3 |
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December | 20 | 3 |
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Year | 245 | 39 |
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There are on average around 2965
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Mashhad - Sunshine hoursMonth | Average | Total |
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January | 5 | 150 |
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February | 5.5 | 155 |
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March | 5.5 | 175 |
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April | 7 | 215 |
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May | 9 | 285 |
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June | 11.5 | 345 |
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July | 12 | 375 |
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August | 12 | 365 |
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September | 10.5 | 310 |
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October | 8.5 | 255 |
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November | 6 | 180 |
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December | 5 | 150 |
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Year | 8.1 | 2965 |
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Mashhad - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of
3.4 °C, with a minimum of
-1.8 °C and a maximum of
8.5 °C.

On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-9 °C. However, it dropped to
-23.2 °C in January 2008.

On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
17 °C. However, it reached
22.2 °C in January 2016.

Precipitation amounts to
27.5 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.

There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of
6.9 kph.
February is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.2 °C, with a minimum of -0.1 °C and a maximum of 10.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7.5 °C. However, it dropped to -17.4 °C in February 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C. However, it reached 27.4 °C in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 35.7 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is of 9.1 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 10 °C, with a minimum of 4.3 °C and a maximum of 15.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C. However, it dropped to -13 °C in March 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C. However, it reached 32.9 °C in March 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 56.3 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of 10 kph.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C, with a minimum of 9.6 °C and a maximum of 22 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C. However, it dropped to -4 °C in April 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C. However, it reached 35.4 °C in April 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 39.4 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is of 10.4 kph.
May is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.1 °C, with a minimum of 14.3 °C and a maximum of 27.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C. However, it dropped to 1.2 °C in May 1992.
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 30.6 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is of 10.4 kph.
June is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26 °C, with a minimum of 18.7 °C and a maximum of 33.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C. However, it dropped to 8.8 °C in June 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C. However, it reached 41.4 °C in June 1995.
Precipitation amounts to only 5.9 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 35 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 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of 11.9 kph.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.1 °C, with a minimum of 20.9 °C and a maximum of 35.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C. However, it dropped to 12 °C in July 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C. However, it reached 43.4 °C in July 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 1.7 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 85% of the time.
The average humidity is 26%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of 12.8 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C, with a minimum of 18.8 °C and a maximum of 34 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C. However, it dropped to 7.2 °C in August 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C. However, it reached 42.4 °C in August 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only 0.8 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 87% of the time.
The average humidity is 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of 11.9 kph.
September is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.9 °C, with a minimum of 14.1 °C and a maximum of 29.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C. However, it dropped to 4 °C in September 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C. However, it reached 39.8 °C in September 2000.
Precipitation amounts to only 2.7 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of 9.9 kph.
October is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.9 °C, with a minimum of 8.5 °C and a maximum of 23.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C. However, it dropped to -4.8 °C in October 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C. However, it reached 36 °C in October 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 7.9 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 74% of the time.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is of 8.2 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C, with a minimum of 3.6 °C and a maximum of 15.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C. However, it dropped to -11.7 °C in November 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25 °C. However, it reached 33 °C in November 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 17.2 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of 7 kph.
December is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.4 °C, with a minimum of 0 °C and a maximum of 10.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C. However, it dropped to -17.2 °C in December 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C. However, it reached 25.1 °C in December 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 20.1 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is of 6.6 kph.