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Fars, Iran

Zarqan

Zarqan is a town in Fars, Iran, 1,582 m above sea level. It has a population of about 32,261 (2016). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now24°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population32,261
Local time14:42
29.77° N, 52.72° EElevation 1,582 mUTC+3:30 · Iran Standard Time
The year in Zarqanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec96October
October: high / low25° / 11°
Rain this month4mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Zarqan at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month37°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

100 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

0 mm of rain

Weather in Zarqan

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Sunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 18%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct24°12°
Sat31 Oct25°13°
Sun1 Nov25°14°
Mon2 Nov24°14°
Tue3 Nov24°13°
Wed4 Nov24°12°
Thu5 Nov22°13°
Fri6 Nov22°12°
Sat7 Nov22°14°

When to go to Zarqan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score455981907959585771968861
High10°13°17°23°29°35°37°36°32°25°19°13°
Low-1°0°3°8°13°18°20°20°16°11°6°1°
Rain (mm)1007265256001042481
Wet days665410000156

What's on in Zarqan

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

Outdoors around Zarqan

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

سکوCamp sites
0.8 km
شهر بازی مرودشتTheme parks
2.5 km
Shiraz ZooZoos
3.9 km
اردوگاه دستغیب شیرازCamp sites
9.2 km

Nature around Zarqan

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 Zarqan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Zarqan

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.6Mazekan 35 km ↓1972 · 150 km
6.2Dasht-e Barm 6 km ↓1999 · 87 km
6.1Kavar 14 km ↙1994 · 76 km
6.1Khumeh Zar 11 km →1988 · 103 km

Zarqan from above

Getting to Zarqan

Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International AirportSYZ
29 km
Gachsaran AirportGCH
192 km
Bushehr AirportBUZ
205 km
ایستگاه قطار تخت جمشیدRailway station
16 km

Places near Zarqan

Places with a climate like Zarqan

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Zarqan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zarqan.
What is the hottest month in Zarqan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Zarqan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zarqan?
January is the wettest month with about 100 mm of precipitation on 6 wet days.