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Weather & Climate in Avan, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Avan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 329 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 31.5 inches. The area receives 90.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,505 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,505 ft (1,678 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 426/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3354°N, 44.1674°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 102 km | 13 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 116 km | 28 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 10 km W of Hamur, Turkey | M5.2 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 106 km | 18 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 65 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 106 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 102 km | 16 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 78 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 22 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 71 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 72 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 112 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 128 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 138 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Avan has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 17°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.0").