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Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours
The climate of Shahrekord is
semiarid continental (according to the Köppen classification, continental climate with hot and dry summer - Dsa), with cold, relatively rainy winters and hot, sunny summers. Precipitation, quite scarce, occurs mostly from November to April.
Shahrekord (or Shahr-e Kord) is a city of 190,000 inhabitants located in central Iran, in the province of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, at 32 degrees north latitude and 2,000 meters above sea level, on the slopes of the Zagros Mountains. About 70 km (43 mi) to the northeast is Isfahan, the third largest city in the country.
Due to its altitude, Shahrekord is one of the coldest cities in Iran.
Winter, from December to February, is cold, with strong temperature variations between night and day. Fog can form during periods of stable weather.
Given the low temperatures, snowfalls are quite frequent. During cold spells, the temperature can drop to -25 °C (-13 °F) or below. Due to its altitude, Shahrekord is one of the coldest cities in Iran. At the end of December 2004 and in January 2005, the temperature dropped to -31 °C (-24 °F).
Summer, from June to August, is hot and sunny, however, due to the altitude, nights are generally cool, and the humidity is not high. However, heat waves are possible, with peaks of 38/39 °C (100/102 °F).
Shahrekord - Climate data
In Shahrekord, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -1.7 °C (28.9 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Shahrekord - Average temperatures (1991-2020) |
| Month | Min | Max | Mean |
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| January | -9.4 | 6 | -1.7 |
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| February | -6.3 | 9 | 1.4 |
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| March | -3 | 13.6 | 5.3 |
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| April | 1.9 | 18.7 | 10.3 |
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| May | 5 | 24.6 | 14.8 |
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| June | 8.3 | 30.8 | 19.6 |
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| July | 12.5 | 33.7 | 23.1 |
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| August | 10.8 | 32.9 | 21.8 |
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| September | 6 | 29.1 | 17.6 |
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| October | 1.7 | 22.6 | 12.2 |
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| November | -2.2 | 14.4 | 6.1 |
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| December | -6.7 | 9.1 | 1.2 |
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| Year | 1.6 | 20.4 | 11 |
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amounts to 320 millimeters (12.6 inches) per year: it is therefore scarce. It ranges from 0.3 mm (0 in) in the driest month (August) to 58.5 mm (2.3 in) in the wettest one (March). Here is the average precipitation.
Shahrekord - Average precipitation| Month | Days |
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| January | 49 | 6 |
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| February | 47 | 5 |
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| March | 58 | 6 |
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| April | 41 | 6 |
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| May | 13 | 2 |
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| June | 2 | 0 |
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| July | 1 | 0 |
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| August | 0 | 0 |
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| September | 1 | 0 |
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| October | 8 | 2 |
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| November | 44 | 4 |
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| December | 56 | 6 |
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| Year | 320 | 37 |
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There are on average around 3220
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Shahrekord - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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| January | 6.5 | 200 |
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| February | 7.5 | 215 |
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| March | 8 | 240 |
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| April | 8 | 245 |
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| May | 10 | 305 |
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| June | 11.5 | 350 |
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| July | 11 | 340 |
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| August | 11 | 335 |
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| September | 10.5 | 310 |
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| October | 9 | 275 |
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| November | 7 | 210 |
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| December | 6.5 | 200 |
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| Year | 8.8 | 3220 |
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Shahrekord - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
-1.7 °C, with a minimum of
-9.4 °C and a maximum of
6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-17.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-31 °C in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
12 °C. However, it reached
17 °C in January 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
49.1 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
6.9 kph.
February is generally a cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 1.4 °C, with a minimum of -6.3 °C and a maximum of 9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -14 °C. However, it dropped to -22 °C in February 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C. However, it reached 21.8 °C in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 47 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of 8.6 kph.
March is generally a quite cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 5.3 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of -3 °C (26.6 °F) and a maximum of 13.6 °C (56.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9.5 °C (15 °F). However, it dropped to -20.3 °C (-4.5 °F) in March 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F). However, it reached 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) in March 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 58.5 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is of 9.9 kph.
April is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 10.3 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 1.9 °C (35.4 °F) and a maximum of 18.7 °C (65.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -6.9 °C (19.6 °F) in April 2007.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75 °F). However, it reached 29.2 °C (84.6 °F) in April 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 40.9 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is of 10.4 kph.
May is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.8 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 5 °C (41 °F) and a maximum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -2.2 °C (28 °F) in May 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, it reached 36 °C (96.8 °F) in May 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 12.8 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is of 9.2 kph.
June is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 8.3 °C (46.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to -1.1 °C (30 °F) in June 1992.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94.5 °F). However, it reached 38.2 °C (100.8 °F) in June 2011.
Precipitation amounts to only 1.5 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 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 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of 7.4 kph.
July, the warmest 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 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it dropped to 5.2 °C (41.4 °F) in July 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 38.6 °C (101.5 °F) in July 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 1.3 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of 7.6 kph.
August is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 4.3 °C (39.7 °F) in August 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) in August 1993.
Precipitation amounts to only 0.3 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 11 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of 6.9 kph.
September is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 17.6 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 6 °C (42.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.1 °C (84.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.6 °C (30.9 °F) in September 2016.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in September 2018.
Precipitation amounts to only 0.7 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 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of 6.2 kph.
October is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 12.2 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 1.7 °C (35.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.6 °C (72.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.2 °C (19 °F) in October 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in October 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only 8.5 mm, distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 34%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of 7 kph.
November is generally a quite cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 6.1 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of -2.2 °C (28 °F) and a maximum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9 °C (16 °F). However, it dropped to -15 °C (5 °F) in November 2014.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 26.8 °C (80.2 °F) in November 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 44.2 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of 6.4 kph.
December is generally a cold month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 1.2 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -6.7 °C (19.9 °F) and a maximum of 9.1 °C (48.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -15.5 °C (4.5 °F). However, it dropped to -30.8 °C (-23.4 °F) in December 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (58.5 °F). However, it reached 19.6 °C (67.3 °F) in December 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 55.9 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of 6.3 kph.