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Geghashen, Armenia

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4,555 Population 38/sq mi density
5,384 ft Elevation 1,641 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Geghashen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,384 ft (1,641 m)
Area121.5 sq mi (314.6 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates40.2275°N, 44.7246°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.3"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 2.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 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 M5.3 120 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 61 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 147 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 82 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 111 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 113 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 82 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 32 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 92 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 53 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 140 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 122 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 132 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 103 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 118 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 89 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 96 km
Jun 19, 1991 19 km NW of Ka??zman, Turkey M4.6 149 km
Mar 14, 2002 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.6 110 km
May 2, 1994 16 km N of Ka??zman, Turkey M4.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 24 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 56 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 69 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 81 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 89 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 121 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in

Geghashen has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 19°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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