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Hovit, Armenia

Shirak · Armenia

Hovit is a small town in Shirak, Armenia with a population of 590. Elevation: 5,456 ft (1,663 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

590 Population 1,180/sq mi density
5,456 ft Elevation 1,663 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
18.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Hovit

Hovit is a village in the Akhuryan Municipality of the Shirak Province of Armenia.

People

Population590
Density1,180/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation5,456 ft (1,663 m)
Population590
Population Density1,180 / sq mi
Elevation5,456 ft (1,663 m)
Coordinates40.7694°, 43.9954°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceShirak
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation18.6 inches (472 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.7 inches (12 cm)

About Hovit

Hovit is a small town in Armenia (Shirak) with a population of 590. The city sits at an elevation of 5,456 feet (1,663 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 18°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Hovit has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,456 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below Armenia avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,456 ft (1,663 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,180/sq mi
Coordinates40.7694°N, 43.9954°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (May) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 147 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 70 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 94 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 43 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 118 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 125 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 112 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 61 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 91 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 23 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 39 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 137 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 126 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 73 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 56 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 137 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 45 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 41 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 123 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 32 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 89 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 101 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 122 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 158 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 167 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in Wettest
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.1 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in

Hovit has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 18°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Hovit

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Hovit

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Avetic Isahakyan's Home and Museum
Hovhannes Shiraz Home and Museum
Kumayri Archeological Museum
Mher Mkrtchyan Home and Museum
Minas Avetisyan House-museum
Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life
Shirak Regional Museum
The Gallery of Mariam and Eranuhi Aslamazyan Sister
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Libraries in Hovit

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Գրադարան0.0

Farmers Markets in Hovit

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aida's Market
Gamma
Gyumri Central Market
Karo Market
Market
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Լաջինի միջանցք
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Breweries in Hovit

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Old Alexandrapol/ Gyumri Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Hovit

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Ski Resorts Near Hovit

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Hovit

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni AirportMedium Airport
Arzni AirportSmall Airport
Bolnisi Parachutist Training AirfieldSmall Airport
Hoktember Highway StripSmall Airport
Sky Club AirstripSmall Airport
Stepanavan AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan

🇦🇲 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 Hovit

What is the population of Hovit?

Hovit has a population of 590 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 1,180 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hovit?

Hovit has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches, with 4.7 inches of snow.

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