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Vazashen, Armenia

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877 Population 106/sq mi density
2,329 ft Elevation 710 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Vazashen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,329 ft (710 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates40.9962°N, 45.2802°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 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 M5.6 140 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 137 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 132 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 135 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 95 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 135 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 139 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 108 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 55 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 136 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 137 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 134 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 133 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 139 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 103 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 128 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 89 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 104 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 111 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 83 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 105 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 115 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 135 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 145 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in Driest

Vazashen has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.7").

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