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Weather & Climate in Arafsa, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arafsa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 307 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,272 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,272 ft (1,607 m) |
| Area | 491.1 sq mi (1,271.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2938°N, 45.7881°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
169 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Aug 11, 2012 | 26 km SW of Ahar, Iran | M6.4 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 123 km | 16 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 120 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 128 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 123 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 137 km | 29 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 61 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 82 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 129 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 135 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 165 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Arafsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.6").