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Yeraskh, Armenia

Ararat · Armenia

Yeraskh is a small town in Ararat, Armenia with a population of 961. Elevation: 2,641 ft (805 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

961 Population 141/sq mi density
2,641 ft Elevation 805 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
10.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yerevan Timezone

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About Yeraskh

Yeraskh

Yeraskh is a village in the Ararat Municipality of the Ararat Province of Armenia. Yeraskh is the closest Armenian village to the closed border with Azerbaijan. The settlement is adjacent to Heydarabad, Azerbaijan across the border, is beside European route E99 highway in Turkey, and is also near to the Iranian village of Qush.

People

Population961
Density141/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain10.2 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation2,641 ft (805 m)
Population961
Population Density141 / sq mi
Elevation2,641 ft (805 m)
Coordinates39.7394°, 44.8281°
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan
Country🇦🇲 Armenia
State / ProvinceArarat
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation10.2 inches (260 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.2 inches (6 cm)

About Yeraskh

Yeraskh is a small town in Armenia (Ararat) with a population of 961. The city sits at an elevation of 2,641 feet (805 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yerevan.

Yeraskh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,641 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below Armenia avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,641 ft (805 m)
Area6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates39.7394°N, 44.8281°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.2"
73% below Armenia avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 1.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 8, 2025.

Feb 23, 2020 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey M6.0 144 km
Jan 28, 2023 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.9 147 km
Feb 23, 2020 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran M5.8 148 km
Jan 18, 2023 12 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.7 146 km
Oct 25, 2011 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey M5.6 146 km
Mar 24, 2023 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.6 142 km
Dec 23, 2012 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran M5.2 143 km
Mar 16, 2023 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran M5.2 139 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 96 km
Sep 21, 2022 9 km S of Khowy, Iran M5.1 143 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 73 km
Jan 28, 2023 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran M5.1 140 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 135 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 46 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 80 km
Oct 20, 2003 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran M4.8 123 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 75 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 54 km
Mar 14, 2011 Turkey-Iran border region M4.7 129 km
Jan 29, 2023 9 km SW of Khowy, Iran M4.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ararat (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 45 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 58 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 62 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 84 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 92 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 103 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 1.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 0.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
December 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in

Yeraskh has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and August the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Yeraskh

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kiss FM Armenia MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Yeraskh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Paruyr Sevak's museum
Vazgen Sargsyan House-Museum

Train Stations in Yeraskh

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yeraskh

Gas Stations in Yeraskh

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AM #1188801726
AM #3613369921

Airports Near Yeraskh

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

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yerevan
Elevation
810 m (2,658 ft)
Area
17.7 km² (6.8 mi²)

🇦🇲 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 Yeraskh

What is the population of Yeraskh?

Yeraskh has a population of 961 residents and is located in Armenia. The population density is 141 people per square mile, spread across 6.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yeraskh?

Yeraskh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.2 inches, with 2.2 inches of snow.

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