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Mrgashen, Armenia

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2,290 Population 540/sq mi density
4,380 ft Elevation 1,335 meters
35°F Avg Temperature 2°C
Mrgashen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 72.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average34.8°F
36% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,380 ft (1,335 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density540/sq mi
Coordinates40.2861°N, 44.5445°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 72.2"
Wettest Month (May) 2.40"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 138 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 148 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 107 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 146 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 72 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 131 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 75 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 101 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 70 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 29 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 109 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 70 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 88 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 130 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 120 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 109 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 105 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 84 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 90 km
Jun 16, 1991 26 km NE of Ele?kirt, Turkey M4.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 39 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 40 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 68 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 98 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 106 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 118 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 26°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
July 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
August 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in

Mrgashen has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (0.6").

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