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Weather & Climate in Archis, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Archis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,474 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,474 ft (754 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1635°N, 44.8763°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
115 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 85 km | 38 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 84 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 123 km | 18 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 1994 | 9 km NNW of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M4.7 | 140 km | 62 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 63 km | 7 km |
| Jun 7, 2017 | 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 99 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 146 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 161 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 170 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Archis has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and December the driest (0.8").