Rasht weather in December
In December, Rasht sees average daytime highs of 13°C and overnight lows near 5°C, with 136 mm of precipitation across 12.3 wet days and about 9.5 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 13°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in December, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 36 min at the start of December to 9 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Rasht's 4th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Rasht's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 13°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 5°
- 3rd coldest
- Precipitation
- 136 mm
- 12.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 24 min
- 7:24 AM – 4:51 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.04 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
Rasht is city in Gilan Province, Iran.
- Air quality
- Elevated
- PM2.5 20.5 µg/m³ · 2016
- Density
- 3,303/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 13°C through the month.
A typical December day in Rasht reaches about 13°C in the afternoon and slips back to 5°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 8°C and 18°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 4°C cooler than November and about 2°C warmer than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg low (°C) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 7 |
| 2 | 14 | 6 |
| 3 | 14 | 6 |
| 4 | 14 | 6 |
| 5 | 14 | 6 |
| 6 | 13 | 6 |
| 7 | 13 | 6 |
| 8 | 13 | 6 |
| 9 | 13 | 6 |
| 10 | 13 | 6 |
| 11 | 13 | 5 |
| 12 | 13 | 5 |
| 13 | 13 | 5 |
| 14 | 13 | 5 |
| 15 | 13 | 5 |
| 16 | 13 | 5 |
| 17 | 13 | 5 |
| 18 | 13 | 5 |
| 19 | 13 | 5 |
| 20 | 13 | 5 |
| 21 | 13 | 5 |
| 22 | 13 | 4 |
| 23 | 13 | 4 |
| 24 | 13 | 4 |
| 25 | 13 | 4 |
| 26 | 13 | 4 |
| 27 | 13 | 4 |
| 28 | 12 | 4 |
| 29 | 12 | 4 |
| 30 | 12 | 4 |
| 31 | 12 | 4 |
Rasht 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 | 11° / 3° | 125 | 12.6 | 2.3 | 9.7 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 11° / 3° | 122 | 12.4 | 3.2 | 10.6 | 2.7 |
| Mar | 15° / 6° | 118 | 14.4 | 0.9 | 11.7 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 18° / 10° | 88 | 12.9 | 0 | 12.9 | 5.4 |
| May | 23° / 15° | 56 | 9.5 | 0 | 14 | 6.8 |
| Jun | 27° / 19° | 71 | 8 | 0 | 14.5 | 7.1 |
| Jul | 29° / 21° | 82 | 8.5 | 0 | 14.3 | 6.0 |
| Aug | 29° / 21° | 109 | 10.6 | 0 | 13.4 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 25° / 18° | 189 | 14.4 | 0 | 12.3 | 6.0 |
| Oct | 22° / 14° | 222 | 15.4 | 0 | 11 | 5.8 |
| Nov | 17° / 9° | 201 | 14.1 | 0.4 | 10 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 13° / 5° | 136 | 12.3 | 1 | 9.5 | 3.4 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 53%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 |
| Cloudier (%) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 59 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 41 | 59 |
| 4 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 41 | 59 |
| 6 | 41 | 59 |
| 7 | 42 | 58 |
| 8 | 42 | 58 |
| 9 | 42 | 58 |
| 10 | 42 | 58 |
| 11 | 44 | 56 |
| 12 | 44 | 56 |
| 13 | 45 | 55 |
| 14 | 46 | 54 |
| 15 | 46 | 54 |
| 16 | 49 | 51 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 50 | 50 |
| 19 | 50 | 50 |
| 20 | 51 | 49 |
| 21 | 51 | 49 |
| 22 | 52 | 48 |
| 23 | 52 | 48 |
| 24 | 53 | 47 |
| 25 | 53 | 47 |
| 26 | 53 | 47 |
| 27 | 53 | 47 |
| 28 | 52 | 48 |
| 29 | 52 | 48 |
| 30 | 51 | 49 |
| 31 | 51 | 49 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Rasht gets around 136 mm of rain and snow over 12.3 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 40% and peaks near 49% on the wettest days, and about 1 day brings snow. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 |
| Snow chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 | 2 |
| 2 | 48 | 2 |
| 3 | 48 | 2 |
| 4 | 48 | 2 |
| 5 | 47 | 2 |
| 6 | 47 | 2 |
| 7 | 46 | 3 |
| 8 | 46 | 3 |
| 9 | 45 | 3 |
| 10 | 45 | 4 |
| 11 | 44 | 4 |
| 12 | 43 | 4 |
| 13 | 42 | 5 |
| 14 | 41 | 5 |
| 15 | 40 | 5 |
| 16 | 39 | 5 |
| 17 | 39 | 5 |
| 18 | 38 | 5 |
| 19 | 37 | 5 |
| 20 | 37 | 4 |
| 21 | 36 | 4 |
| 22 | 35 | 4 |
| 23 | 35 | 4 |
| 24 | 34 | 3 |
| 25 | 34 | 3 |
| 26 | 34 | 3 |
| 27 | 34 | 3 |
| 28 | 34 | 3 |
| 29 | 34 | 3 |
| 30 | 35 | 3 |
| 31 | 35 | 3 |
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 7 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 9 h 36 min at the start of December to 9 h 30 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 7:13 AM to 7:31 AM, and sunset from 4:50 PM to 4:59 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:13 | 7:14 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:16 | 7:17 | 7:18 | 7:19 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:21 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:23 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:25 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:27 | 7:27 | 7:28 | 7:28 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:29 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:30 | 7:31 | 7:31 |
| Sunset (PM) | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:51 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:53 | 4:53 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:59 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.6 | 7:13 | 4:50 |
| 2 | 9.6 | 7:14 | 4:50 |
| 3 | 9.6 | 7:15 | 4:50 |
| 4 | 9.6 | 7:15 | 4:50 |
| 5 | 9.6 | 7:16 | 4:50 |
| 6 | 9.5 | 7:17 | 4:50 |
| 7 | 9.5 | 7:18 | 4:50 |
| 8 | 9.5 | 7:19 | 4:50 |
| 9 | 9.5 | 7:20 | 4:50 |
| 10 | 9.5 | 7:20 | 4:50 |
| 11 | 9.5 | 7:21 | 4:50 |
| 12 | 9.5 | 7:22 | 4:50 |
| 13 | 9.5 | 7:22 | 4:50 |
| 14 | 9.5 | 7:23 | 4:51 |
| 15 | 9.5 | 7:24 | 4:51 |
| 16 | 9.4 | 7:24 | 4:51 |
| 17 | 9.4 | 7:25 | 4:52 |
| 18 | 9.4 | 7:26 | 4:52 |
| 19 | 9.4 | 7:26 | 4:52 |
| 20 | 9.4 | 7:27 | 4:53 |
| 21 | 9.4 | 7:27 | 4:53 |
| 22 | 9.4 | 7:28 | 4:54 |
| 23 | 9.4 | 7:28 | 4:54 |
| 24 | 9.4 | 7:29 | 4:55 |
| 25 | 9.4 | 7:29 | 4:55 |
| 26 | 9.4 | 7:29 | 4:56 |
| 27 | 9.4 | 7:30 | 4:56 |
| 28 | 9.4 | 7:30 | 4:57 |
| 29 | 9.5 | 7:30 | 4:57 |
| 30 | 9.5 | 7:31 | 4:58 |
| 31 | 9.5 | 7:31 | 4:59 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.04 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.04 kWh/m² to a high of 6.21 kWh/m² in June across the year — December's 2.04 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 5 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 6 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 7 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 8 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 9 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 10 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 11 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 12 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 13 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 14 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.2 | Moderate |
Is December a good time to visit Rasht?
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 Rasht.
What to pack for Rasht in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Rasht sees daytime highs around 13°C and nights near 5°C. Worth packing: a warm layer and rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Rasht in December
The nearest coast averages about 15°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 39 km away) is warmest in August at about 28°C and coldest in February near 10°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 22 to Nov 3 — about 5.5 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 15 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Bracing |
| Feb | 10 | Bracing |
| Mar | 11 | Bracing |
| Apr | 13 | Bracing |
| May | 19 | Cool |
| Jun | 24 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 23 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 18 | Cool |
| Dec | 15 | Bracing |
UV index in Rasht in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Rasht peaks around July 18 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 12 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 8 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 5 | Moderate |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Rasht 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 Rasht is worst in March — around 26 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (July, 14 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Rasht's WHO annual average of 20.5 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 20 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | Moderate |
| Feb | 21 | Moderate |
| Mar | 26 | Moderate |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 21 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 24 | Moderate |
| Oct | 22 | Moderate |
| Nov | 21 | Moderate |
| Dec | 19 | Moderate |
Where is Rasht?
Rasht sits at 37.3°N, 49.6°E, 4 m above sea level, in Iran. The nearest listed city is Khomām, 14 km away.
Topography around Rasht
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Rasht.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Rasht has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 26 m around an average of -1 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 375 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,110 m.
The land around Rasht is covered by artificial surfaces (89%) within 3 km, cropland (50%) and trees (24%) within 16 km, and water (34%), trees (27%) and grassland (23%) 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 Rasht (37.2761°, 49.5886°, elevation 4 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. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. 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).