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Darpas, Armenia

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1,991 Population 147/sq mi density
4,518 ft Elevation 1,377 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Darpas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,518 ft (1,377 m)
Area13.6 sq mi (35.2 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates40.8367°N, 44.4249°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below US avg
Snowfall 22.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.21"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 83 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 50 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 130 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 136 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 86 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 90 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 125 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 16 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 90 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 43 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 68 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 113 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 139 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 115 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 53 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 62 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 136 km
Jun 7, 2017 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia M4.7 144 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 33 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 39 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 78 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 99 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 127 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 143 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 147 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in Wettest
June 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in

Darpas has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 23°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.9").

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