Evaluation of Tourism (Recreational & Sport) Climate using Quantitative Indicators of Thermal Comfort (Case study: Shahrood County)

Aims & Backgrounds: The present study was conducted to determine and evaluate thermal comfort in Shahrood. The main goal is to identify the best times for outdoor tourism in this city based on climatic conditions. Methodology: This is a descriptive-analytical research. Two quantitative indices Olgyay and Effective Temperature (ET) And Bahmanpour et al., (2012) model were used to determine the suitability of tourism with climate. For this purpose, statistical data on temperature and relative humidity of the study area over the last 35 years were evaluated and evaluated. Findings: The results indicate that according to Olgyay index, May, June, August and September are in the thermal comfort zone and are the best times for normal sport tourism in Shahrood. On the other hand, July is not a good time for outdoor tourism due to the high heat and December, January, February and March due to the high cold. On the other hand, according to the effective temperature index, the months of June, August and September are in the thermal comfort zone and the months of July, November, December, January, February and March are not suitable times for tourism. The minimum average relative humidity was set at 24%, which is outside the standard range of the Olgyay index. Conclusion: This indicates the need for serious consideration of climate indices and parameters in determining the thermal comfort and timing appropriate for tourism activities.