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Ararat, Armenia

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16,986 Population 7,322/sq mi density
2,769 ft Elevation 844 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Ararat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,769 ft (844 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density7,322/sq mi
Coordinates39.8549°N, 44.6947°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.3"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 1.89"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 8, 2025.

Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 148 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 91 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 62 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 119 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 150 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 78 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 29 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 57 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 67 km
Oct 20, 2003 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.8 134 km
Mar 14, 2011 Turkey-Iran border region M4.7 135 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 65 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 140 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 122 km
Aug 11, 2003 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.7 115 km
Mar 14, 2002 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.6 74 km
Jun 23, 2018 33 km E of Özalp, Turkey M4.6 143 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 112 km
Oct 2, 1997 46 km NNE of Özalp, Turkey M4.5 100 km
Jan 28, 2023 12 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ararat (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 38 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 54 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 69 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 86 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 90 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 91 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Wettest
June 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
October 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.7 in

Ararat has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 29°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and September the driest (0.4").

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