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Vernashen, Armenia

Vayots Dzor · Armenia

Vernashen is a small town in Vayots Dzor, Armenia with a population of 1,199. Elevation: 5,062 ft (1,543 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

1,199 Population 115/sq mi density
5,062 ft Elevation 1,543 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
16.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Vernashen

Vernashen

Vernashen is a village in the Yeghegnadzor Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in Armenia. The 13th-century fortress of Proshaberd and the Spitakavor Monastery of 1321 are located near Vernashen.

People

Population1,199
Density115/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain16.6 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation5,062 ft (1,543 m)
Population1,199
Population Density115 / sq mi
Elevation5,062 ft (1,543 m)
Coordinates39.7924°, 45.3639°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceVayots Dzor
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation16.6 inches (421 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.6 inches (12 cm)

About Vernashen

Vernashen is a small town in Armenia (Vayots Dzor) with a population of 1,199. The city sits at an elevation of 5,062 feet (1,543 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Vernashen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,062 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below Armenia avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,062 ft (1,543 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates39.7924°N, 45.3639°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (May) 2.48"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 11, 2024.

Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 79 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 146 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 118 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 82 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 124 km
Oct 20, 2003 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.8 144 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 121 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 30 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 120 km
Aug 11, 2003 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.7 115 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 80 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 73 km
Mar 14, 2002 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.6 117 km
Oct 2, 1997 46 km NNE of Özalp, Turkey M4.5 129 km
Jan 28, 2023 12 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.5 140 km
Feb 19, 1999 38 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.5 148 km
Apr 9, 2007 46 km W of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.4 126 km
Sep 14, 2019 45 km NNE of Özalp, Turkey M4.4 129 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km SW of I?d?r, Turkey M4.4 123 km
Jan 16, 2022 13 km NNE of Zangilan, Azerbaijan M4.4 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 11 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 41 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 63 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 92 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 129 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
March 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.5 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
August 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in Driest
October 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in

Vernashen has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and September the driest (0.8").

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Museums in Vernashen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeologic site Gnishikadzor
Glazor University
History museum
Noravank Museum

Castles in Vernashen

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Proshaberd

Stadiums & Teams in Vernashen

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Airports Near Vernashen

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakhchivan International AirportNAJLarge Airport
Maku National AirportIMQMedium Airport
Sisian AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vernashen

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Arkazi Surb Khach
Glazor University
Spitakavor
Tanahat monastery

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,540 m (5,053 ft)
Founded
1828

🇦🇲 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 Vernashen

What is the population of Vernashen?

Vernashen has a population of 1,199 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 115 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vernashen?

Vernashen has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches, with 4.6 inches of snow.

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