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Yelpin, Armenia

Vayots Dzor · Armenia

Yelpin is a small town in Vayots Dzor, Armenia with a population of 1,235. Elevation: 5,089 ft (1,551 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

1,235 Population 64/sq mi density
5,089 ft Elevation 1,551 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
13.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Yelpin

Yelpin

Yelpin is a village in the Areni Municipality of the Vayots Dzor Province in southwestern Armenia, located on the Armenia–Azerbaijan border.

People

Population1,235
Density64/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain13.9 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation5,089 ft (1,551 m)
Population1,235
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation5,089 ft (1,551 m)
Coordinates39.8083°, 45.1099°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceVayots Dzor
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation13.9 inches (354 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.9 inches (10 cm)

About Yelpin

Yelpin is a small town in Armenia (Vayots Dzor) with a population of 1,235. The city sits at an elevation of 5,089 feet (1,551 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Yelpin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,089 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below Armenia avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,089 ft (1,551 m)
Area19.3 sq mi (49.9 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates39.8083°N, 45.1099°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.9"
63% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (May) 2.17"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 8, 2025.

Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 80 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 145 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 148 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 97 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 61 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 139 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 105 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 33 km
Oct 20, 2003 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.8 137 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 100 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 98 km
Aug 11, 2003 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.7 110 km
Jan 29, 2023 9 km SW of Khowy, Iran M4.7 148 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 93 km
Mar 14, 2011 Turkey-Iran border region M4.7 148 km
Jun 23, 2018 33 km E of Özalp, Turkey M4.6 149 km
Mar 14, 2002 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.6 98 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 86 km
Feb 19, 1999 38 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.5 140 km
Jun 17, 2023 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M4.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 33 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 54 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 59 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 70 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 111 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 117 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Wettest
June 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
August 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
October 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in

Yelpin has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and September the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Yelpin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeologic site Gnishikadzor
History museum
Noravank Museum
Paruyr Sevak's museum

Gas Stations in Yelpin

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AM #3587883537

Airports Near Yelpin

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakhchivan International AirportNAJLarge Airport
Zvartnots International AirportEVNLarge Airport
Erebuni AirportMedium Airport
Maku National AirportIMQMedium Airport
Arzni AirportSmall Airport
Sky Club AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yelpin

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cave Church Rind
Khndzorut
Եկեղեցու ավերակներ
Խաչքար

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
1,545 m (5,069 ft)

🇦🇲 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 Yelpin

What is the population of Yelpin?

Yelpin has a population of 1,235 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 19.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yelpin?

Yelpin has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.9 inches, with 3.9 inches of snow.

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