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Shaki, Armenia

Syunik · Armenia

Shaki is a small town in Syunik, Armenia with a population of 1,135. Elevation: 5,636 ft (1,718 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,135 Population 49/sq mi density
5,636 ft Elevation 1,718 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Shaki

Shaki

Shaki is a village in the Sisian Municipality of the Syunik Province in Armenia, north of Sisian. The village's Holy Mother of God Church opened in 2003. The Shaki Waterfall is near the village.

People

Population1,135
Density49/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation5,636 ft (1,718 m)
Population1,135
Population Density49 / sq mi
Elevation5,636 ft (1,718 m)
Coordinates39.5650°, 45.9986°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceSyunik
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (523 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)

About Shaki

Shaki is a small town in Armenia (Syunik) with a population of 1,135. The city sits at an elevation of 5,636 feet (1,718 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Shaki has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,636 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below Armenia avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,636 ft (1,718 m)
Area23.4 sq mi (60.7 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates39.5650°N, 45.9986°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (May) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2.

Aug 11, 2012 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M6.2 146 km
Nov 7, 2012 39 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.4 138 km
Aug 15, 2012 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M5.3 141 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 143 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 118 km
Aug 14, 2012 24 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 142 km
Aug 11, 2012 27 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 137 km
Apr 22, 1996 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan M5.0 126 km
Aug 11, 2012 29 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 141 km
Aug 11, 2012 25 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 142 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 142 km
Nov 16, 2012 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 123 km
Aug 16, 2012 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 143 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 80 km
Aug 11, 2012 32 km W of Ahar, Iran M4.8 140 km
Aug 11, 2012 36 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.8 149 km
Apr 18, 2013 29 km W of Marand, Iran M4.8 138 km
Aug 11, 2003 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.7 126 km
Aug 11, 2012 25 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.7 144 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 50 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 56 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 117 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 146 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 184 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Coldest
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in Wettest
June 56°F (13°C) 2.4 in
July 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
August 65°F (19°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.2 in

Shaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 20°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (1.0").

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Museums in Shaki

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sisian History Museum

Hotels in Shaki

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Azoyan Holiday Resort
Hotel Oasis
Quarunj

Restaurants in Shaki

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Qarunj
Restaurant Apple Garden
Tatni Restaurant

Gas Stations in Shaki

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AM #5895911285

Airports Near Shaki

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakhchivan International AirportNAJLarge Airport
Goris Airport-Small Airport
Sisian Airstrip-Small Airport
Syunik AirportYUKSmall Airport
Zangilan International AirportZZESmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,710 m (5,611 ft)
Area
60.7 km² (23.4 mi²)

🇦🇲 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 Shaki

What is the population of Shaki?

Shaki has a population of 1,135 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 23.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shaki?

Shaki has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

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