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Gegharkunik, Armenia

Gegharkunik · Armenia

Gegharkunik is a small town in Gegharkunik, Armenia with a population of 1,821. Elevation: 6,772 ft (2,064 m). Average temperature: 37°F (3°C).

1,821 Population 192/sq mi density
6,772 ft Elevation 2,064 meters
37°F Avg Temperature 3°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Gegharkunik

Gegharkunik

Gegharkunik is a Gavar Municipality of the village in the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia.

People

Population1,821
Density192/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation6,772 ft (2,064 m)
Population1,821
Population Density192 / sq mi
Elevation6,772 ft (2,064 m)
Coordinates40.2557°, 45.1473°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceGegharkunik
Average Temperature37°F (3°C)
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (559 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.5 inches (21 cm)

About Gegharkunik

Gegharkunik is a small town in Armenia (Gegharkunik) with a population of 1,821. The city sits at an elevation of 6,772 feet (2,064 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 37°F (3°C). Temperatures range from 17°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Gegharkunik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,772 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average37.0°F
31% below Armenia avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,772 ft (2,064 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²)
Population Density192/sq mi
Coordinates40.2557°N, 45.1473°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (May) 3.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 139 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 32 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 113 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 132 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 103 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 136 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 64 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 26 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 122 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 142 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 122 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 138 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 119 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 134 km
Jun 7, 2017 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia M4.7 150 km
Mar 14, 2002 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.6 133 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 60 km
May 18, 1994 22 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.5 138 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km SW of I?d?r, Turkey M4.4 115 km
Mar 8, 2025 3 km ENE of Sarahart’, Armenia M4.4 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 13 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 56 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 59 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 86 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 95 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 148 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 22°F (-6°C) 1.6 in
April 35°F (2°C) 2.4 in
May 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
August 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
October 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in

Gegharkunik has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 16°F in February to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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Farmers Markets in Gegharkunik

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hayk Market

Stadiums & Teams in Gegharkunik

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Gegharkunik

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Gegharkunik

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni AirportMedium Airport
Arzni AirportSmall Airport
Berd AirportSmall Airport
Sky Club AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gegharkunik

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gavar Regions Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
2,096 m (6,877 ft)
Postal Code
1207

🇦🇲 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 Gegharkunik

What is the population of Gegharkunik?

Gegharkunik has a population of 1,821 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 192 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gegharkunik?

Gegharkunik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winter temperatures average 17°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches, with 8.5 inches of snow.

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