The climate of Shahroud
Shahroud,
Iran finds itself in a climate category defined as BSk, or mid-latitude Steppe, according to the Köppen climate classification. Perched in the midst of dry terrain, west of the Dasht-e Kavir desert, Shahroud experiences a range of weather conditions resulting from the geographical position.
The annual cycle brings conditions from freezing winters to hot summers, with temperatures oscillating between the lowest -3.6°C (25.5°F) and highest 33.5°C (92.3°F). Humidity also follows a yearly fluctuation, peaking at 65% and dropping to 36% at its lowest. In contrast, rainfall registers a relatively low range from 2mm (0.08") to 29mm (1.14"), sprinkled over days counted between 1.5 to 9.1 per month throughout the year.
Parallel to precipitation, Sunshine hours bounce from a copious 11 hours to a shorter 5.4 daily hours in line with daylight duration, which varies from 14.4 hours during the longest days to 9.7 hours during the shorter ones. An interesting climate feature is the occurrence of snowfall, happening mainly from
December to
February, peaking at 4.2 days in
January and trailing off by
April, resuming again only late in the year.
The best time to visit Shahroud
Considering the maximum temperature of 33.5°C (92.3°F) in
July and minimum rainfall of 2mm (0.08") over 1.8 days in the same month, summer appears to be the most appealing season for visiting
Shahroud. During this period, conditions are hot but not excessively humid, with relative humidity reaching a low of 36%. Additionally, this period grants the highest sunshine duration, resulting in ideally long days under the warm sun, particularly in
June and July with daily sunshine hours reaching up to 11.
The worst time to visit Shahroud
On the other side of the calendar, the period between
December to
February has the lowest temperatures, dropping as low as -3.6°C (25.5°F) in
January, making it the least favorable time to visit
Shahroud. Not only is the cold intensifying, but also the length of daylight is at its shortest, putting a limit on the hours one can spend outdoors. Additionally, an increase in relative humidity up to 64% combined with snowfall on up to 4.2 days can make this period less appealing to travelers.
Spring weather in Shahroud
Spring, stretching from
March to
May, is characterized by a gradual rise in temperatures from 14.3°C (57.7°F) to 26.5°C (79.7°F). During this period, rainfall is moderately high, with 28mm (1.1") in March as the highest, then slowly descending to 22mm (0.87") in May. Despite these regular rainfalls on 8.3 to 9.1 days a month, the daily duration of sunshine is already increasing, leading to generally pleasant weather conditions.
Summer weather in Shahroud
The summer heat in
Shahroud can be intense but bearable, reaching up to 33.5°C (92.3°F) in
July. However, paired with the reduction in relative humidity in these months falling as low as 36% along with minimum rainfall registering just from 2mm (0.08") to 4mm (0.16"), it creates a dry and warm atmosphere. Coupled with extended sunshine for up to 11 hours daily, it's an ideal period for sun-seekers.
Autumn weather in Shahroud
Shahroud experiences a slight reprieve from the summer heat in Autumn, with temperature easing from 29.2°C (84.6°F) in
September to a more comfortable 15.1°C (59.2°F) by
November. Although rainfall registers an increase from 2mm (0.08") to 9mm (0.35") between September and November, these episodes spread out over just 1.9 to 4.5 days in a month.
Winter weather in Shahroud
Wrapping up the year, Winter months bring the mercury down from 8.2°C (46.8°F) in
December to -3.6°C (25.5°F) in
January. These months are marked by an increase in relative humidity up to 64% and a return of snowfall. Despite the short daylight duration of only 9.7 to 10.3 hours, the sunshine duration of 5.4 to 6.9 hours daily still provides bright and crisp winter days.
Weather in January
Weather in February
In
February,
Shahroud transitions further into its winter period, defined by cold temperatures, increased snowfall days, and isolated episodes of rain. The weather is colder compared to
January, but signs of warming are noticeable as it moves towards
March.
Weather in February »Weather in March
March is the beginning of the Spring season each year in
Shahroud,
Iran, and it shows in the increased daylight and sunshine hours. There's a noticeable uptick in temperatures between the cooler
February and the approaching warmer
April.
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Weather in April
Mild temperatures characterize
April's climate in
Shahroud, as winter fades and gives way to longer daylight and increased sunshine hours, indicative of the Spring season. The weather sees a rise in temperatures when compared to the cooler
March and anticipates higher degrees moving toward
May.
Weather in April »Weather in May
May propels
Shahroud into the Spring-Summer transition, with more daylight hours and warm temperatures beginning to emerge. It's hotter than in
April but still cooler than it will be in the upcoming month of
June. Remarkably, May is evident of zero snowfall days, marking the shift into the scorching summer months.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June presents the initial signs of summer weather in
Shahroud, with the longest daylight hours of the year and a significant increase in temperatures compared to the somewhat cooler
May and the averagely hotter
July. Drawing the attention towards June, is the lowest rainfall volume of 4mm (0.16") and barely 3.6 days of rainfall.
Weather in June »
Weather in July
Summer reaches its zenith in
Shahroud during the month of
July, with the highest temperatures of the year and the peak of daylight hours. It's ancestrally hotter than
June and historically viewed as the precursor to the slightly cooler
August.
Weather in July »Weather in August
The tail end of summer is signified by the month of
August in
Shahroud. The weather remains hot, but not as intense as
July, and it precedes a cooler transition into
September. The least number of rainfall days is registered during August, with approximately 1.5 rainy days throughout the month.
Weather in August »Weather in September
September witnesses the shift from summer to autumn in
Shahroud, ushering in a cooler climate, a reduction in daylight hours, and the commencement of periodic rainfall. The weather remains warmer than in the subsequent
October but cooler than in the past
August.
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Weather in October
Dominant autumn features define
October's weather in
Shahroud, characterized by increasingly cooler temperatures stemming from comparisons between the relatively warmer
September and the colder
November. Despite retaining warmth, there is a significant drop in sunshine hours.
Weather in October »Weather in November
Weather in December
December in
Shahroud ushers in the winter season, with short daylight hours, increased snowfall days, and freezing temperatures. It is colder than the preceding
November yet warmer than the ensuing
January. The highest average number of snowfall days within a year, around 2.6, occurs this very month.
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