Herat, Iran

Herat is a city in the Central District of Khatam County, Yazd province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

Demographics

Population

At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 10,795 in 2,751 households. The following census in 2011 counted 12,392 people in 3,357 households. The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 13,032 people in 3,834 households.

Climate

Herat has a hot and dry desert climate with a high diurnal temperature range. The city experiences average high temperatures reaching 41°C in July, while winter nights can drop to about 1°C in January.
Annual precipitation is under 50 mm, mostly occurring in late winter and early spring. Humidity remains low year-round, typically fluctuating between 10% and 38%. Due to clear skies and low atmospheric moisture, the rapid cooling after sunset results in cool nights even in summer. Herat's climate is influenced by its proximity to the Lut Desert, known for its extreme heat, sparse vegetation, and strong seasonal winds.