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Metsamor, Armenia
Armavir · Armenia
Metsamor is a small city in Armavir, Armenia with a population of 9,131. Elevation: 2,835 ft (864 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Metsamor
Metsamor, is a town and urban municipal community in the Armavir Province of Armenia. It is famous for being home to Armenia's Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant, the only nuclear plant in the Transcaucasian region. As of the 2011 census, the town had a population of 9,191. As per the 2016 official estimate, Metsamor has a population of around 8,000. As of the 2022 census, the town had a population of 8,472.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,131 |
| Population Density | 2,238 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,835 ft (864 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1446°, 44.1148° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
| Country | 🇦🇲 Armenia |
| State / Province | Armavir |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.1 inches (257 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 8.6 inches (22 cm) |
About Metsamor
Metsamor is a small city in Armenia (Armavir) with a population of 9,131. The city sits at an elevation of 2,835 feet (864 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.
Climate in Metsamor
Metsamor has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jul (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (-2°C). Average annual precipitation is 338 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above Armenia avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,835 ft (864 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1446°N, 44.1148°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 52 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 77 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 90 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 124 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 139 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.6 in |
Metsamor has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 30°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and August the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near Metsamor
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiss FM Armenia | - | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Metsamor
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex and Marie Manoogian Treasury House | ||||
| Historical and Ethnographic Museum of Ejmiatsin | ||||
| Khoren Ter-Harutyunyan Museum | ||||
| Metsamor historical-archeological museum-reserve | ||||
| Museum aft. Hovhanes Hovhanisyan | ||||
| National Museum of Armenian Ethnography and History of the Liberation Struggle | ||||
| The house-museum of Viktor Hambardzumyan | ||||
| Zvartnots Cathedral | ||||
| Մուշեղ Գալշոյան |
Libraries in Metsamor
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Library Aft. H. Hovhannisyan | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manoukian Manuscript Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Vache and Tamar Manukyan`s matenadaran | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Metsamor
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural market of Tsiatsan community of Armavir region | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Mehmandar store |
Gas Stations in Metsamor
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Metsamor
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Metsamor
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Metsamor
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsaghkadzor Ski resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Metsamor
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Shirak International Airport | LWN | Large Airport |
| Zvartnots International Airport | EVN | Large Airport |
| Erebuni Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Iğdır Airport | IGD | Medium Airport |
| Arzni Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hoktember Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Sky Club Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Metsamor?
Metsamor has a population of 9,131 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 2,238 people per square mile, spread across 4.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Metsamor?
Metsamor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.1 inches, with 8.6 inches of snow.