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Sarchapet, Armenia

Lori · Armenia

Sarchapet is a small town in Lori, Armenia with a population of 1,201. Elevation: 5,600 ft (1,707 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,201 Population 1/sq mi density
5,600 ft Elevation 1,707 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
28.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Sarchapet

Sarchapet

Sarchapet, is a village in the Lori Province of Armenia, near the border with Georgia.

People

Population1,201
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain28.6 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation5,600 ft (1,707 m)
Population1,201
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation5,600 ft (1,707 m)
Coordinates41.1960°, 44.3843°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceLori
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation28.6 inches (727 mm)
Annual Snowfall22.8 inches (58 cm)

About Sarchapet

Sarchapet is a small town in Armenia (Lori) with a population of 1,201. The city sits at an elevation of 5,600 feet (1,707 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Sarchapet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 303 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,600 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below Armenia avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,600 ft (1,707 m)
Area2,127.8 sq mi (5,511.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates41.1960°N, 44.3843°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"
25% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 22.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3.

Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 144 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 59 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 134 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 107 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 136 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 32 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 112 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 82 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 38 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 130 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 28 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 35 km
Apr 29, 1991 7 km SW of Java, Georgia M4.8 136 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 79 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 35 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 30 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 149 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 34 km
Jun 7, 2017 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia M4.7 133 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 69 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 76 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 114 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 167 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 168 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 173 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in Driest

Sarchapet has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 28°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Sarchapet

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sarchapet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dmanisi Museum Reserve
Stepan Shaumian's Museum

Libraries in Sarchapet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Department of Dmanisi Municipality0.0
Գրադարան0.0

Ski Resorts Near Sarchapet

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Tsaghkadzor Ski resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sarchapet

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Tbilisi International AirportTBSLarge Airport
Tbilisi Marneuli Air Base-Medium Airport
Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base-Medium Airport
Vaziani Air Base-Medium Airport
Bolnisi Parachutist Training Airfield-Small Airport
Natakhtari Airfield-Small Airport
Stepanavan Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sarchapet

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Haypost № 2117

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sarchapet

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
церковь св. Марии
სამლოცველო

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,700 m (5,578 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 Sarchapet

What is the population of Sarchapet?

Sarchapet has a population of 1,201 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,127.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sarchapet?

Sarchapet has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches, with 22.8 inches of snow.

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