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Shenik, Armenia

Armavir · Armenia

Shenik is a small town in Armavir, Armenia with a population of 1,010. Elevation: 3,694 ft (1,126 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,010 Population 6/sq mi density
3,694 ft Elevation 1,126 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
10.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Shenik

Shenik, is a village in the Armavir Province of Armenia. It was founded in 1969 in the southwestern part of Armavir Province, at an area was once closed to foreigners.

People

Population1,010
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain10.1 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation3,694 ft (1,126 m)
Population1,010
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation3,694 ft (1,126 m)
Coordinates40.2130°, 43.7703°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceArmavir
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation10.1 inches (257 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.6 inches (22 cm)

About Shenik

Shenik is a small town in Armenia (Armavir) with a population of 1,010. The city sits at an elevation of 3,694 feet (1,126 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.

Shenik enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 337 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,694 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Armenia avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,694 ft (1,126 m)
Area167.3 sq mi (433.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates40.2130°N, 43.7703°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.1"
73% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 8.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.28"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7.

Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 122 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 128 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 107 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 94 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 80 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 138 km
Jan 21, 2007 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey M5.2 104 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 103 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 53 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 83 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 94 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 103 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 61 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 67 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 108 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 132 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 138 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 119 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 104 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 51 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 73 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 96 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 105 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 148 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 154 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 0.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 52°F (11°C) 1.2 in
November 40°F (5°C) 0.9 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 0.7 in

Shenik has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 26°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and September the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Shenik

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
National Museum of Armenian Ethnography and History of the Liberation Struggle
Tuzluca Tuz Terapi Merkezi
Մուշեղ Գալշոյան

Airports Near Shenik

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Shirak International AirportLWNLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Ağrı AirportAJIMedium Airport
Erebuni Airport-Medium Airport
Iğdır AirportIGDMedium Airport
Kars AirportKSYMedium Airport
Hoktember Highway Strip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,125 m (3,691 ft)
Founded
1971

🇦🇲 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 Shenik

What is the population of Shenik?

Shenik has a population of 1,010 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 167.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shenik?

Shenik 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.

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