Zar, Armenia
Full City Profile
1,337
Population
11/sq mi density
5,322 ft
Elevation
1,622 meters
35°F
Avg Temperature
2°C
Zar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 72.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 34.8°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,322 ft (1,622 m) |
| Area | 121.5 sq mi (314.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2585°N, 44.7333°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 23 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 72 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 83 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 89 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 124 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Zar has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 13°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.8").