Bīrjand weather in December
In December, Bīrjand sees average daytime highs of 11°C and overnight lows near -1°C, with 22 mm of precipitation across 4.6 wet days and about 9.9 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 13°C in the first days to 10°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 63% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 hours at the start of December to 9 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Bīrjand's 8th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bīrjand's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 11°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- -1°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 22 mm
- 4.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 48 min
- 6:34 AM – 4:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 32%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.33 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- out of 10
Bīrjand is city in South Khorasan province, Iran.
- Air quality
- Moderate
- PM2.5 12.1 µg/m³ · 2020
- Density
- 4,602/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1201
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs ease over the month, from about 13°C in the first days to 10°C by the end.
A typical December day in Bīrjand reaches about 11°C in the afternoon and slips back to -1°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 6°C and 16°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 5°C cooler than November and about 3°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Avg low (°C) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 1 |
| 2 | 13 | 1 |
| 3 | 13 | 1 |
| 4 | 12 | 1 |
| 5 | 12 | 0 |
| 6 | 12 | 0 |
| 7 | 12 | 0 |
| 8 | 12 | 0 |
| 9 | 12 | 0 |
| 10 | 12 | 0 |
| 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 11 | 0 |
| 13 | 11 | 0 |
| 14 | 11 | 0 |
| 15 | 11 | 0 |
| 16 | 11 | -1 |
| 17 | 11 | -1 |
| 18 | 11 | -1 |
| 19 | 11 | -1 |
| 20 | 11 | -1 |
| 21 | 11 | -1 |
| 22 | 10 | -1 |
| 23 | 10 | -1 |
| 24 | 10 | -1 |
| 25 | 10 | -1 |
| 26 | 10 | -2 |
| 27 | 10 | -2 |
| 28 | 10 | -2 |
| 29 | 10 | -2 |
| 30 | 10 | -2 |
| 31 | 10 | -2 |
How December really feels in Bīrjand
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Bīrjand weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 10th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8° / -3° | 37 | 6.8 | 2.7 | 10.1 | 1.8 |
| Feb | 11° / -1° | 45 | 7.6 | 1.7 | 10.8 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 16° / 4° | 45 | 8 | 0.6 | 11.8 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 22° / 9° | 20 | 4.8 | 0 | 12.8 | 7.7 |
| May | 28° / 14° | 6 | 1.7 | 0 | 13.7 | 7.7 |
| Jun | 32° / 18° | 1 | 0.2 | 0 | 14.1 | 5.5 |
| Jul | 33° / 19° | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.9 | 5.1 |
| Aug | 31° / 17° | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 13.2 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 29° / 13° | 1 | 0.2 | 0 | 12.2 | 7.9 |
| Oct | 23° / 9° | 3 | 0.7 | 0 | 11.2 | 9.2 |
| Nov | 16° / 3° | 10 | 2.8 | 0.1 | 10.3 | 6.4 |
| Dec | 11° / -1° | 22 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 9.9 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 63% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 23%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Cloudier (%) | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 17 |
| 2 | 82 | 18 |
| 3 | 82 | 18 |
| 4 | 81 | 19 |
| 5 | 80 | 20 |
| 6 | 79 | 21 |
| 7 | 79 | 21 |
| 8 | 77 | 23 |
| 9 | 77 | 23 |
| 10 | 76 | 24 |
| 11 | 76 | 24 |
| 12 | 75 | 25 |
| 13 | 75 | 25 |
| 14 | 75 | 25 |
| 15 | 75 | 25 |
| 16 | 74 | 26 |
| 17 | 74 | 26 |
| 18 | 75 | 25 |
| 19 | 75 | 25 |
| 20 | 75 | 25 |
| 21 | 75 | 25 |
| 22 | 75 | 25 |
| 23 | 76 | 24 |
| 24 | 76 | 24 |
| 25 | 76 | 24 |
| 26 | 76 | 24 |
| 27 | 76 | 24 |
| 28 | 76 | 24 |
| 29 | 75 | 25 |
| 30 | 75 | 25 |
| 31 | 75 | 25 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Bīrjand gets around 22 mm of rain and snow over 4.6 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 15% and peaks near 17% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Snow chance (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 1 |
| 2 | 14 | 1 |
| 3 | 14 | 1 |
| 4 | 15 | 1 |
| 5 | 15 | 1 |
| 6 | 15 | 2 |
| 7 | 16 | 2 |
| 8 | 16 | 2 |
| 9 | 17 | 2 |
| 10 | 17 | 2 |
| 11 | 17 | 2 |
| 12 | 17 | 2 |
| 13 | 17 | 2 |
| 14 | 17 | 2 |
| 15 | 17 | 2 |
| 16 | 16 | 3 |
| 17 | 16 | 3 |
| 18 | 16 | 3 |
| 19 | 15 | 3 |
| 20 | 15 | 3 |
| 21 | 15 | 3 |
| 22 | 15 | 3 |
| 23 | 14 | 3 |
| 24 | 14 | 3 |
| 25 | 14 | 3 |
| 26 | 14 | 3 |
| 27 | 14 | 3 |
| 28 | 14 | 4 |
| 29 | 14 | 4 |
| 30 | 14 | 4 |
| 31 | 15 | 4 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in December
Winds average 8 km/h in December, the calmest month.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 10 hours at the start of December to 9 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:23 AM to 6:40 AM, and sunset from 4:23 PM to 4:32 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:22 | 4:22 | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:23 | 4:24 | 4:24 | 4:24 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:25 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:28 | 4:29 | 4:29 | 4:30 | 4:30 | 4:31 | 4:31 | 4:32 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.0 | 6:23 | 4:23 |
| 2 | 10.0 | 6:24 | 4:23 |
| 3 | 10.0 | 6:25 | 4:22 |
| 4 | 9.9 | 6:26 | 4:22 |
| 5 | 9.9 | 6:26 | 4:23 |
| 6 | 9.9 | 6:27 | 4:23 |
| 7 | 9.9 | 6:28 | 4:23 |
| 8 | 9.9 | 6:29 | 4:23 |
| 9 | 9.9 | 6:29 | 4:23 |
| 10 | 9.9 | 6:30 | 4:23 |
| 11 | 9.9 | 6:31 | 4:23 |
| 12 | 9.9 | 6:31 | 4:23 |
| 13 | 9.9 | 6:32 | 4:24 |
| 14 | 9.9 | 6:33 | 4:24 |
| 15 | 9.8 | 6:33 | 4:24 |
| 16 | 9.8 | 6:34 | 4:25 |
| 17 | 9.8 | 6:35 | 4:25 |
| 18 | 9.8 | 6:35 | 4:25 |
| 19 | 9.8 | 6:36 | 4:26 |
| 20 | 9.8 | 6:36 | 4:26 |
| 21 | 9.8 | 6:37 | 4:27 |
| 22 | 9.8 | 6:37 | 4:27 |
| 23 | 9.8 | 6:38 | 4:27 |
| 24 | 9.8 | 6:38 | 4:28 |
| 25 | 9.8 | 6:38 | 4:29 |
| 26 | 9.8 | 6:39 | 4:29 |
| 27 | 9.8 | 6:39 | 4:30 |
| 28 | 9.8 | 6:40 | 4:30 |
| 29 | 9.8 | 6:40 | 4:31 |
| 30 | 9.9 | 6:40 | 4:31 |
| 31 | 9.9 | 6:40 | 4:32 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.33 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.33 kWh/m² to a high of 8.1 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 3.33 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.4 | Moderate |
Is December a good time to visit Bīrjand?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Bīrjand.
What to pack for Bīrjand in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Bīrjand sees daytime highs around 11°C and nights near -1°C. Pack a warm layer. About 5 days see rain.
UV index in Bīrjand in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 3 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bīrjand peaks around July 19 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 7 | Very high |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Bīrjand in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bīrjand is worst in July — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.7× the cleanest month (November, 7 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Bīrjand's WHO annual average of 12.1 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 10 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 16 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Bīrjand?
Bīrjand sits at 32.9°N, 59.2°E, 1,459 m above sea level, in Iran. The nearest listed city is Qā’en, 96 km away.
Topography around Bīrjand
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bīrjand.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bīrjand has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 119 m around an average of 1,483 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,205 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,742 m.
The land around Bīrjand is covered by artificial surfaces (63%) and bare terrain (33%) within 3 km, bare terrain (89%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (97%) within 80 km.
Iran travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 352% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,924
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 94%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.4
- per 100k, 2014
- Road deaths
- 21.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 492
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bīrjand (32.8663°, 59.2211°, elevation 1,459 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).