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Geghasar, Armenia

Lori · Armenia

Geghasar is a small town in Lori, Armenia with a population of 635. Elevation: 5,423 ft (1,653 m). Average temperature: 40°F (4°C).

Data updated June 2026

635 Population 29/sq mi density
5,423 ft Elevation 1,653 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 4°C
25.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Geghasar

Geghasar is a town in the Lori Province of Armenia.

People

Population635
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
Rain25.8 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation5,423 ft (1,653 m)
Population635
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation5,423 ft (1,653 m)
Coordinates40.8480°, 44.1825°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceLori
Average Temperature40°F (4°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation25.8 inches (656 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.7 inches (17 cm)

About Geghasar

Geghasar is a small town in Armenia (Lori) with a population of 635. The city sits at an elevation of 5,423 feet (1,653 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Geghasar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,423 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average39.5°F
27% below Armenia avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,423 ft (1,653 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.6 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates40.8480°N, 44.1825°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 6.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

104 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 69 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 38 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 147 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 110 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 106 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 143 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 122 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 71 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 94 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 5 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 31 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 121 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 136 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 63 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 130 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 50 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 40 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 21 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 36 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 35 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 87 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 93 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 128 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 160 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 162 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.7 in
May 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in
August 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.5 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 1.1 in

Geghasar has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 20°F in February to 59°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near Geghasar

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Geghasar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Minas Avetisyan House-museum
Stepan Shaumian's Museum
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Libraries in Geghasar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Գրադարան0.0

Ski Resorts Near Geghasar

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Geghasar

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni AirportMedium Airport
Tbilisi Marneuli Air BaseMedium Airport
Arzni AirportSmall Airport
Bolnisi Parachutist Training AirfieldSmall Airport
Stepanavan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Geghasar

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel Surb Astvatsatsin (St. Mother of God)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,660 m (5,446 ft)
Area
10.0 km² (3.9 mi²)
Founded
1920

🇦🇲 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 Geghasar

What is the population of Geghasar?

Geghasar has a population of 635 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 22.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Geghasar?

Geghasar 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 59°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.8 inches, with 6.7 inches of snow.

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