Şuşa, Azerbaijan

Full City Profile

1,409 Population 665/sq mi density
4,393 ft Elevation 1,339 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Şuşa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation4,393 ft (1,339 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density665/sq mi
Coordinates39.7601°N, 46.7499°E
TimezoneAsia/Baku

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 2.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 9, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 39 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.4 150 km
Jun 4, 1999 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan M5.4 130 km
Sep 4, 2015 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan M5.4 146 km
Mar 21, 2000 12 km W of Saatl?, Azerbaijan M5.2 128 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 145 km
Aug 14, 2012 24 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 146 km
Aug 11, 2012 27 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.1 142 km
Aug 1, 2016 11 km NW of Imishli, Azerbaijan M5.0 107 km
Apr 22, 1996 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan M5.0 85 km
Aug 11, 2012 25 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 147 km
Aug 11, 2012 29 km W of Ahar, Iran M5.0 147 km
Sep 3, 2023 7 km ESE of Kyurdarmir, Azerbaijan M4.9 140 km
Nov 16, 2012 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran M4.9 134 km
Jan 1, 1991 7 km SSE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan M4.9 145 km
Aug 11, 2012 32 km W of Ahar, Iran M4.8 148 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 127 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 106 km
Aug 11, 2012 25 km WSW of Ahar, Iran M4.7 148 km
May 26, 2015 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan M4.6 117 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (91 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 91 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 107 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in

Şuşa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.9").

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