Karchaghbyur, Armenia

Full City Profile

2,017 Population 4/sq mi density

6,398 ft Elevation 1,950 meters

44°F Avg Temperature 7°C

Karchaghbyur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	44.0°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,398 ft (1,950 m)
Area	486.4 sq mi (1,259.7 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	40.1705°N, 45.5779°W
Timezone	Asia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 3.9"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.83"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 8, 2025.

Feb 5, 2021	9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia	M5.2	42 km
Jul 1, 2004	18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey	M5.1	144 km
May 27, 1990	Armenia	M4.9	138 km
Feb 13, 2021	0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia	M4.9	97 km
Jul 30, 2004	14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey	M4.8	150 km
Dec 9, 1992	5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia	M4.8	26 km
Jun 7, 2017	17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia	M4.7	147 km
Jun 18, 1996	23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan	M4.7	114 km
Jul 30, 2004	16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey	M4.7	148 km
May 26, 2015	12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan	M4.6	133 km
Mar 13, 2005	14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia	M4.6	29 km
Jan 16, 2022	13 km NNE of Zangilan, Azerbaijan	M4.4	144 km
Jul 22, 2024	17 km S of Ts’nori, Georgia	M4.4	147 km
Mar 9, 1999	31 km NW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran	M4.4	135 km
Jun 7, 1993	27 km WSW of Vank, Azerbaijan	M4.4	65 km
Mar 8, 2025	3 km ENE of Sarahart’, Armenia	M4.4	137 km
Jan 23, 2021	16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia	M4.4	56 km
Aug 10, 2004	16 km SW of I?d?r, Turkey	M4.4	146 km
May 2, 1991	Georgia-Azerbaijan border region	M4.3	135 km
Mar 27, 1991	15 km SSE of Vahan, Armenia	M4.3	32 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (21 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Porak	Stratovolcano	3,029 m (9,938 ft)	-778	21 km
Vaiyots-Sar	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,575 m (8,448 ft)	-2000	42 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge	Volcanic field	3,597 m (11,801 ft)	-1900	51 km
Ararat	Stratovolcano	5,165 m (16,946 ft)	1840	121 km
Aragats	Stratovolcano	4,095 m (13,435 ft)	Unknown	123 km
Tenduruk Dagi	Shield	3,514 m (11,529 ft)	1855	172 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	0.8 in	Driest
February	25°F (-4°C)	1.0 in	Coldest
March	28°F (-2°C)	1.3 in
April	41°F (5°C)	1.8 in
May	48°F (9°C)	2.7 in
June	55°F (13°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
July	63°F (17°C)	1.8 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
September	58°F (14°C)	1.1 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.5 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.9 in

Karchaghbyur has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 25°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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