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Ashotsk, Armenia

Shirak · Armenia

Ashotsk is a small town in Shirak, Armenia with a population of 3,325. Elevation: 6,555 ft (1,998 m). Average temperature: 34°F (1°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,325 Population 16/sq mi density
6,555 ft Elevation 1,998 meters
34°F Avg Temperature 1°C
29.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Ashotsk

Ashotsk

Ashotsk is a village in the Ashotsk Municipality of the Shirak Province of Armenia. The Statistical Committee of Armenia reported its population was 2,482 in 2010, up from 2,378 at the 2001 census.

People

Population3,325
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp34°F (1°C)
Rain29.9 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation6,555 ft (1,998 m)
Population3,325
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation6,555 ft (1,998 m)
Coordinates41.0377°, 43.8584°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceShirak
Average Temperature34°F (1°C)
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation29.9 inches (759 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.0 inches (30 cm)

About Ashotsk

Ashotsk is a small town in Armenia (Shirak) with a population of 3,325. The city sits at an elevation of 6,555 feet (1,998 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 34°F (1°C). Temperatures range from 14°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Ashotsk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,555 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average34.4°F
36% below Armenia avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,555 ft (1,998 m)
Area211.2 sq mi (547.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates41.0377°N, 43.8584°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 12.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 148 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 38 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 19 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 89 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 139 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 139 km
Jan 19, 2011 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia M5.2 143 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 38 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 142 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 123 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 37 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 19 km
Apr 29, 1991 7 km SW of Java, Georgia M4.8 147 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 122 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 17 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 50 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 28 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 16 km
Mar 15, 2022 20 km ESE of Vani, Georgia M4.7 145 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 58 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 63 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 128 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 153 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 187 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 192 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 195 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 15°F (-10°C) 1.7 in
March 20°F (-6°C) 2.0 in
April 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in
May 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
August 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.7 in

Ashotsk has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 14°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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Radio Stations near Ashotsk

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Ashotsk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Avetic Isahakyan's Home and Museum
Hovhannes Shiraz Home and Museum
Kolmykov House & Museum
Mher Mkrtchyan Home and Museum
Minas Avetisyan House-museum
Сиротский дом

Libraries in Ashotsk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Գրադարան0.0

Farmers Markets in Ashotsk

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gamma
ԳԱ-ԵՐ
Հայկ

Gas Stations in Ashotsk

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AM #4200928390

Banks in Ashotsk

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ACBA

Breweries in Ashotsk

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Old Alexandrapol/ Gyumri Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Ashotsk

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Didveli (Bakuriani) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Crystal (Bakuriani) 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Ashotsk

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Kars AirportKSYMedium Airport
Arzni Airport-Small Airport
Bolnisi Parachutist Training Airfield-Small Airport
Stepanavan Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,990 m (6,529 ft)
Area
547.0 km² (211.1 mi²)
Founded
1825
Postal Code
2801

🇦🇲 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 Ashotsk

What is the population of Ashotsk?

Ashotsk has a population of 3,325 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 211.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ashotsk?

Ashotsk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winter temperatures average 14°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.9 inches, with 12.0 inches of snow.

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