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Jil, Armenia

Gegharkunik · Armenia

Jil is a small town in Gegharkunik, Armenia with a population of 678. Elevation: 6,640 ft (2,024 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

678 Population 292/sq mi density
6,640 ft Elevation 2,024 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
19.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Jil

Jil is a village in the Shoghakat Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, located near the northern shore of Lake Sevan. Most of the beach in close proximity to the village remains uninhabited with a strip of forested land that lines the shore.

People

Population678
Density292/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain19.6 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation6,640 ft (2,024 m)
Population678
Population Density292 / sq mi
Elevation6,640 ft (2,024 m)
Coordinates40.4501°, 45.4501°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceGegharkunik
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation19.6 inches (498 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)

About Jil

Jil is a small town in Armenia (Gegharkunik) with a population of 678. The city sits at an elevation of 6,640 feet (2,024 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Jil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,640 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average42.9°F
21% below Armenia avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,640 ft (2,024 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density292/sq mi
Coordinates40.4501°N, 45.4501°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
48% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 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 M5.3 145 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 10 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 146 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 138 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 97 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 113 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 45 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 148 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 147 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 128 km
Jun 7, 2017 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia M4.7 120 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 144 km
May 26, 2015 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan M4.6 130 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 36 km
May 18, 1994 22 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.5 145 km
Mar 8, 2025 3 km ENE of Sarahart’, Armenia M4.4 112 km
Mar 4, 1994 6 km W of Sagarejo, Georgia M4.4 144 km
Jul 9, 2007 13 km WSW of Tashir, Armenia M4.4 130 km
Jul 22, 2024 17 km S of Ts’nori, Georgia M4.4 120 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km SW of I?d?r, Turkey M4.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 42 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 53 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 73 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 106 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 129 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 181 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.0 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in Wettest
July 62°F (16°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in

Jil has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 24°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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Farmers Markets in Jil

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Novosaratovka Bazarı

Hotels in Jil

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tufenkian Avan Marak Tsapatagh Hotel

Restaurants in Jil

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tufenkian Zanazan

Train Stations in Jil

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Areg

Airports Near Jil

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dollyar Air BaseMedium Airport
Akstafa AirportSmall Airport
Berd AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
2,040 m (6,693 ft)

🇦🇲 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 Jil

What is the population of Jil?

Jil has a population of 678 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 292 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jil?

Jil has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

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