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Yazd Province, Iran

Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā

Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā is a village in Yazd Province, Iran, 1,528 m above sea level. It has a population of about 2,198 (2016). The climate is classified as cold desert (Köppen BWk), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now16°C
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov
Population2,198
Local time23:28
31.53° N, 54.43° EElevation 1,528 mUTC+3:30 · Iran Standard Time
The year in Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyāweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec100October
October: high / low25° / 13°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeMar · Oct–Nov

Best: Mar · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā at a glance

Best time to visitMar · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in July

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

31 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
16°C

Partly cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 33%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct23°18°
Sun25 Oct23°14°
Mon26 Oct25°14°
Tue27 Oct24°14°
Wed28 Oct22°14°
Thu29 Oct23°13°
Fri30 Oct23°14°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct26°16°
Sun1 Nov25°17°
Mon2 Nov27°17°

When to go to Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score5773969679605860751009769
High11°13°18°24°30°34°36°34°31°25°18°13°
Low0°2°5°11°16°21°23°22°18°13°7°2°
Rain (mm)31172712311003826
Wet days211210000012

What's on in Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā

All monuments

Outdoors around Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Rig MountainMountain huts · 1,550 m
3.5 km

Nature around Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā

Nature in Iran

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Iran seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Ahan Shahr 75 km ↑1958 · 136 km
5.0Dehaj 49 km ↑2017 · 59 km
5.0Yazd 17 km ↗1973 · 54 km

Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā from above

Getting to Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā

Shahid Sadooghi AirportAZD
45 km
Rafsanjan AirportRJN
206 km
ایستگاه راه آهن مهریزRailway station
13 km

Places near Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā

Places with a climate like Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā.
What is the hottest month in Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Khowrmīz-e ‘Olyā?
January is the wettest month with about 31 mm of precipitation on 2 wet days.