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Weather & Climate in Arıqdam, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arıqdam has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°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 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,948 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,948 ft (1,508 m) |
| Area | 616.8 sq mi (1,597.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5931°N, 45.7990°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
83 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 145 km | 38 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 133 km | 23 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 39 km | 13 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 134 km | 34 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 72 km | 16 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2017 | 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia | M4.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2003 | 7 km W of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 143 km | 34 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2012 | 4 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M4.6 | 145 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 63 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 76 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 92 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in |
Arıqdam has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 27°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.8").