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Deste, Azerbaijan

Nakhchivan · Azerbaijan

Deste is a small town in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan with a population of 4,282. Elevation: 2,283 ft (696 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,282 Population 10/sq mi density
2,283 ft Elevation 696 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
11.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baku Timezone

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About Deste

Dəstə is a village and the most populous municipality, after the capital Ordubad, in the Ordubad District of Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan. It is located in the near of the Ordubad-Nakhchivan highway, 12 km in the south-east from the district center, on the left bank of the Aras river. People of the village is busy with gardening, vegetable-growing, farming. There are two secondary school, two library, club, communication branch, kindergarten and hospital in the village. It has a population of 4,313.

People

Population4,282
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain11.1 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation2,283 ft (696 m)
Population4,282
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation2,283 ft (696 m)
Coordinates38.8838°, 45.9096°
TimezoneAsia/Baku
Country🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
State / ProvinceNakhchivan
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation11.1 inches (281 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (4 cm)

About Deste

Deste is a small town in Azerbaijan (Nakhchivan) with a population of 4,282. The city sits at an elevation of 2,283 feet (696 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baku.

Climate in Deste

Deste 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 274 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 19.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 21.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 28.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 38.4
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 42.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 25.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 10.3
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 5.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 8.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 27.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 25.3
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 20.8
Deste enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 316 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 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,283 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average56.1°F
4% above Azerbaijan avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,283 ft (696 m)
Area445.5 sq mi (1,153.8 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates38.8838°N, 45.9096°W
TimezoneAsia/Baku

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.1"
71% below Azerbaijan avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (May) 1.81"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 20, 2024.

Aug 11, 2012 26 km SW of Ahar, Iran M6.4 101 km
Aug 11, 2012 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M6.2 91 km
Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 140 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 101 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 138 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 98 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 103 km
Nov 7, 2012 39 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.4 81 km
Aug 15, 2012 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M5.3 85 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 85 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 102 km
Aug 27, 2017 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran M5.2 149 km
Sep 21, 2022 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.1 96 km
Aug 11, 2012 27 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 86 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 96 km
Aug 14, 2012 24 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 90 km
Aug 11, 2012 25 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 90 km
Apr 22, 1996 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan M5.0 130 km
Aug 11, 2012 29 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 87 km
Aug 16, 2012 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 108 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 128 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 166 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 174 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.7 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in
November 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.8 in

Deste has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.3").

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Museums in Deste

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Elcibeyin Ev Muzeyi
museum
museum
museum

Libraries in Deste

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
کتابخانه عمومی هادیشهر0.0

Farmers Markets in Deste

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
بازار امیر کبیر
پاساژ صاحب الزمان
مجتمع تجاری برلیان

Train Stations in Deste

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dəstə

Stadiums & Teams in Deste

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Ski Resorts Near Deste

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Payam Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Deste

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakhchivan International AirportNAJLarge Airport
Tabriz International AirportTBZLarge Airport
Goris Airport-Small Airport
Sisian Airstrip-Small Airport
Syunik AirportYUKSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baku
Elevation
696 m (2,284 ft)

🇦🇿 About Azerbaijan

Capital Baku
Population 10,224,900
Area 86,600 km²
GDP (USD) $72,428,470,588
GDP per capita $7,133
HDI 0.760
Life expectancy 74.4 years
Internet users 89.0%
Urban population 58.5%
Currency AZN (Manat)
Languages Azerbaijani
Calling code +994
TLD .az
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deste

What is the population of Deste?

Deste has a population of 4,282 residents and is located in Azerbaijan. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 445.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Deste?

Deste enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.1 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

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