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Ashnak, Armenia

Aragatsotn · Armenia

Ashnak is a small town in Aragatsotn, Armenia with a population of 1,307. Elevation: 4,688 ft (1,429 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,307 Population 3/sq mi density
4,688 ft Elevation 1,429 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Ashnak

Ashnak

Ashnak is a village in the Talin Municipality of the Aragatsotn Province of Armenia. The village is known from the 5th century, but was relocated to its present site in 1830. The town's environs include the ruins of a 10th-century chapel, a 5th-century church, and ancient fort. Prior to the breakup of the Soviet Union, Ashnak had a folk dance troupe that toured internationally.

People

Population1,307
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days329/yr
Elevation4,688 ft (1,429 m)
Population1,307
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation4,688 ft (1,429 m)
Coordinates40.3307°, 43.9167°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceAragatsotn
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (801 mm)
Annual Snowfall90.4 inches (230 cm)

About Ashnak

Ashnak is a small town in Armenia (Aragatsotn) with a population of 1,307. The city sits at an elevation of 4,688 feet (1,429 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Ashnak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 329 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 31.5 inches. The area receives 90.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,688 feet.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below Armenia avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,688 ft (1,429 m)
Area423.8 sq mi (1,097.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates40.3307°N, 43.9167°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 90.4"
Wettest Month (May) 2.17"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7.

Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 133 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 116 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 93 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 97 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 122 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 95 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 123 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 95 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 63 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 56 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 105 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 88 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 66 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 105 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 122 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 123 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 93 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 78 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 81 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 33 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 77 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 92 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 108 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 136 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 147 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
July 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
August 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 0.8 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.6 in

Ashnak has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and September the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Ashnak

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Aurora - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Marshall - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ashnak

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
National Museum of Armenian Ethnography and History of the Liberation Struggle
Մուշեղ Գալշոյան

Stadiums & Teams in Ashnak

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ashnak

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni Airport-Medium Airport
Iğdır AirportIGDMedium Airport
Arzni Airport-Small Airport
Hoktember Highway Strip-Small Airport
Sky Club Airstrip-Small Airport
Stepanavan Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ashnak

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Աշնակի եկեղեցի

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,420 m (4,659 ft)
Website
archive.is/20150603034125/http://ashnak.am/Pages/Home/Default.aspx

🇦🇲 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

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 Ashnak

What is the population of Ashnak?

Ashnak has a population of 1,307 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 423.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ashnak?

Ashnak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches, with 90.4 inches of snow.

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