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Weather & Climate in Artanish, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Artanish has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,394 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,394 ft (1,949 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4973°N, 45.3639°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 1 km | 13 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 49 km | 16 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2017 | 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 119 km | 7 km |
| May 26, 2015 | 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan | M4.6 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1994 | 22 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km SW of I?d?r, Turkey | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia | M4.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 39 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 61 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 79 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 127 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 180 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in |
Artanish has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 24°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.8").