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Norashen, Armenia

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3,737 Population 953/sq mi density
2,972 ft Elevation 906 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Norashen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,972 ft (906 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density953/sq mi
Coordinates40.0013°N, 44.5930°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.3"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 2.01"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 8, 2025.

Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 138 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 85 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 148 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 59 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 101 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 12 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 84 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 132 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 62 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 67 km
Oct 20, 2003 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.8 150 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 140 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 121 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 139 km
Mar 14, 2011 Turkey-Iran border region M4.7 148 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 65 km
Aug 11, 2003 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.7 132 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 136 km
Jun 19, 1991 19 km NW of Ka??zman, Turkey M4.6 141 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: Ararat (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 42 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 47 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 68 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 80 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 95 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 98 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Driest
October 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.0 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 0.7 in

Norashen has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 29°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.0") and September the driest (0.5").

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