Dorud climate
Dorud (Iran) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 16 °C62 °F, and about 350 mm14 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Dorud climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 846 | −229 | 337 | 471.9 |
| Feb | 1050 | 031 | 541 | 361.4 |
| Mar | 1559 | 338 | 948 | 522.0 |
| Apr | 2069 | 846 | 1457 | 612.4 |
| May | 2781 | 1355 | 2068 | 190.8 |
| Jun | 3697 | 1865 | 2781 | 50.2 |
| Jul | 39102 | 2271 | 3087 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 38101 | 2170 | 3085 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3392 | 1763 | 2577 | 20.1 |
| Oct | 2578 | 1253 | 1865 | 241.0 |
| Nov | 1560 | 439 | 1049 | 461.8 |
| Dec | 1050 | 032 | 541 | 562.2 |
| Year | 39102 | −229 | 1662 | 35014 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70% | 70% | 3.0 | 10:09 |
| Feb | 67% | 70% | 3.8 | 10:56 |
| Mar | 60% | 63% | 5.0 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 57% | 61% | 5.8 | 12:59 |
| May | 43% | 50% | 7.1 | 13:53 |
| Jun | 21% | 34% | 8.3 | 14:22 |
| Jul | 16% | 39% | 7.7 | 14:10 |
| Aug | 16% | 37% | 7.3 | 13:23 |
| Sep | 18% | 37% | 6.4 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 33% | 50% | 4.7 | 11:17 |
| Nov | 58% | 57% | 3.3 | 10:22 |
| Dec | 66% | 62% | 2.7 | 9:56 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Dorud is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 39 °C102 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 8 °C46 °F and lows −2 °C29 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 27.5 °C49.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 350 mm14 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 43% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–September. The wettest month is April (61 mm2.4 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 16% in August to 70% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 34%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in November to 8 km/h (5 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Dorud
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and October: average highs of 20 °C69 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 19 mm0.8 in to 61 mm2.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 8 °C46 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Dorud
- Winter (December–February) — highs 846 to 10 °C50 °F, lows −229 to 0 °C32 °F, about 47 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1559 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 338 to 13 °C55 °F, about 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3697 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 1865 to 22 °C71 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1560 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 439 to 17 °C63 °F, about 24 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Dorud compares
Compared with Borujerd, about 53 km to the northwest, Dorud is on average 1.4 °C2.6 °F warmer and receives 8% more precipitation (350 mm14 in vs 324 mm13 in). The difference is largest in June (1.6 °C3 °F warmer).
Of the 82 places in Iran covered by World Climates, Dorud is the 43rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 15th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Iran climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Şanlıurfa (Turkey, Csa), Siverek (Turkey, Csa) and Adıyaman (Turkey, Csa).
Nearby places
- Borujerd 53 km · 15 °C59 °F · 324 mm13 in
- Khorramabad 65 km · 18 °C65 °F · 357 mm14 in
- Arak 89 km · 14 °C57 °F · 219 mm8.6 in
- Malayer 93 km · 13 °C56 °F · 303 mm12 in
- Dezful 138 km · 26 °C79 °F · 294 mm12 in
- Hamadan 154 km · 12 °C54 °F · 284 mm11 in
- Shushtar 162 km · 27 °C80 °F · 248 mm9.8 in
- Masjed Soleyman 174 km · 26 °C79 °F · 289 mm11 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Dorud?
July is the warmest month in Dorud, with an average high of 39 °C (102 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Dorud?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 8 °C (46 °F) and an average low of -2 °C (29 °F).
When does it rain the most in Dorud?
April is the wettest month with about 61 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Dorud?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,827 m, while Dorud lies at about 1,454 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2.4 °C4.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.