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Weather & Climate in Amasia, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amasia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,138 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,138 ft (1,871 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9557°N, 43.7838°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
121 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 138 km | 19 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 128 km | 28 km |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 35 km | 18 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 20 km ESE of Vani, Georgia | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 31 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 127 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 146 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 178 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 194 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in |
Amasia has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 16°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.9").