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Tavush, Armenia

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1,499 Population 1,110/sq mi density
3,012 ft Elevation 918 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Tavush experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,012 ft (918 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,110/sq mi
Coordinates40.9176°N, 45.4053°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.39"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 135 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 131 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 150 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 120 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 131 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 104 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 141 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 134 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 46 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 130 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 138 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 130 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 135 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 98 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 130 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 115 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 127 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 126 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 123 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 78 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 103 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 110 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 125 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 159 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.0 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.1 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in Driest

Tavush has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.7").

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