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Akunk, Armenia

Gegharkunik · Armenia

Akunk is a small town in Gegharkunik, Armenia with a population of 3,850. Elevation: 6,532 ft (1,991 m). Average temperature: 38°F (3°C).

3,850 Population 1,170/sq mi density
6,532 ft Elevation 1,991 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 3°C
21.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Akunk

Akunk

Akunk is a village in the Vardenis Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia.

People

Population3,850
Density1,170/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (3°C)
Rain21.5 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation6,532 ft (1,991 m)
Population3,850
Population Density1,170 / sq mi
Elevation6,532 ft (1,991 m)
Coordinates40.1606°, 45.7271°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceGegharkunik
Average Temperature38°F (3°C)
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation21.5 inches (547 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.9 inches (15 cm)

About Akunk

Akunk is a small town in Armenia (Gegharkunik) with a population of 3,850. The city sits at an elevation of 6,532 feet (1,991 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 16°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Climate in Akunk

Akunk has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 437 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 18.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 30.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 66.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 61.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.7
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 31.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 23.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 40.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 31.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 28.0
Akunk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,532 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average37.7°F
30% below Armenia avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,532 ft (1,991 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density1,170/sq mi
Coordinates40.1606°N, 45.7271°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 8, 2025.

Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 50 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 109 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 149 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 37 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 112 km
Jun 7, 2017 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia M4.7 146 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 22 km
May 26, 2015 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan M4.6 124 km
Mar 9, 1999 31 km NW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.4 141 km
Jan 16, 2022 13 km NNE of Zangilan, Azerbaijan M4.4 135 km
Mar 8, 2025 3 km ENE of Sarahart’, Armenia M4.4 149 km
Jul 22, 2024 17 km S of Ts’nori, Georgia M4.4 146 km
Jan 23, 2021 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia M4.4 54 km
Jun 7, 1993 27 km WSW of Vank, Azerbaijan M4.4 53 km
Nov 12, 1991 27 km S of Sharur City, Azerbaijan M4.3 117 km
May 2, 1991 Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M4.3 140 km
Apr 11, 2023 36 km ESE of Doğubayazıt, Turkey M4.3 135 km
Mar 27, 1991 15 km SSE of Vahan, Armenia M4.3 40 km
Dec 8, 1992 11 km N of Tsovinar, Armenia M4.2 25 km
Jul 29, 2001 3 km N of Yevlakh, Azerbaijan M4.2 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 15 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 45 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 63 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 132 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 136 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in Wettest
June 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
August 59°F (15°C) 1.6 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.9 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in

Akunk has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 16°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Akunk

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vardenis basic school N 4
Akunq School
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Radio Stations near Akunk

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Akunk

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
near Arayik
near Ashot
near Boris

Restaurants in Akunk

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akunq Restaurant

Monuments in Akunk

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iron age fortifications

Clinics in Akunk

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vardenis Medical center

Airports Near Akunk

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ganja International AirportGNJLarge Airport
Dollyar Air BaseMedium Airport
Goris AirportSmall Airport
Sisian AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Akunk

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
HayPost 1604

Churches & Religious Organizations in Akunk

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church
Surb Gevorg Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,965 m (6,447 ft)
Founded
1828
Postal Code
1604

🇦🇲 About Armenia

Capital Yerevan
Population 3,090,500
Area 29,800 km²
GDP (USD) $24,185,982,216
GDP per capita $8,159
HDI 0.786
Life expectancy 77.5 years
Internet users 80.0%
Urban population 65.7%
Currency AMD (Dram)
Languages Armenian
Calling code +374
TLD .am
Driving side right

Volcanoes Near Akunk

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m 778 BC

Public Holidays in Armenia

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ամանոր
Jan 2 New Year's Day Ամանոր
Jan 5 Christmas Day Սուրբ Ծնունդ
Jan 6 Christmas Day Սուրբ Ծնունդ
Jan 28 Army Day Բանակի օր
Mar 8 Women's Day Կանանց տոն
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ամանոր
Apr 24 Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day Եղեռնի զոհերի հիշատակի օր
May 1 Labour Day Աշխատանքի օր
May 9 Victory and Peace Day Հաղթանակի և Խաղաղության տոն
May 28 Republic Day Հանրապետության օր
Jul 5 Constitution Day Սահմանադրության օր
Sep 21 Independence Day Անկախության օր
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Ամանոր

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akunk

What is the population of Akunk?

Akunk has a population of 3,850 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 1,170 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akunk?

Akunk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 16°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.5 inches, with 5.9 inches of snow.

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