[78429] Climate Report: Tehran is Drying Out, Hormozgan Leads in Precipitation Amounts

National Precipitation Report: Severe Gaps Between Iranian Provinces

According to data from the Iranian Meteorological Service, the country experienced an average precipitation amount of 225.4 mm as of May 30, 2026 (the 9th of the month of Khordad), representing an increase of 2.9% compared to the long-term average, which stands at 218.9 mm. However, the regional picture reveals dramatic gaps between the country's provinces.

Hormozgan Province leads the country with a significant 76.7% increase in precipitation amounts above the norm. Conversely, Tehran is suffering from a severe shortage, with a 39% decrease in rainfall amounts relative to normal conditions.

The data was reported by several Iranian news channels:

• خبرفوری, identified with rapid news coverage, highlighted the contrasting trend between the capital and Hormozgan Province.


• آخرین خبر, a news agency that publishes official updates, noted that "based on Meteorological Service data", the data reflects a reality of national precipitation imbalance.


• SNN.ir, the Student News Agency, also confirmed these meteorological data, while emphasizing the prolonged impact on Tehran Province.