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Shoghakat, Armenia
Gegharkunik · Armenia
Shoghakat is a small town in Gegharkunik, Armenia with a population of 518. Elevation: 6,319 ft (1,926 m). Average temperature: 41°F (5°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Shoghakat
Shoghakat is a village in the Shoghakat Municipality of the Gegharkunik Province of Armenia, located near Lake Sevan, northwest of the Artanish Peninsula. The village was founded in the 1810s by Mordvins exiled from Russia. In 1988-1989 Armenian refugees from Azerbaijan settled in the village.
People
Climate
| Population | 518 |
| Population Density | 223 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,319 ft (1,926 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5015°, 45.2737° |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
| Country | 🇦🇲 Armenia |
| State / Province | Gegharkunik |
| Average Temperature | 41°F (5°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.5 inches (571 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.5 inches (11 cm) |
About Shoghakat
Shoghakat is a small town in Armenia (Gegharkunik) with a population of 518. The city sits at an elevation of 6,319 feet (1,926 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 41°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below Armenia avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,319 ft (1,926 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 223/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5015°N, 45.2737°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 34 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 66 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 81 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 122 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 175 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in |
Shoghakat has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.9").
Museums in Shoghakat
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timeland |
Hotels in Shoghakat
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Shoghakat
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Shoghakat
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsaghkadzor Ski resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Shoghakat
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dollyar Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Akstafa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Arzni Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Berd Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sky Club Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Armenia
14 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Shoghakat?
Shoghakat has a population of 518 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 223 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shoghakat?
Shoghakat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 295 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.5 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.