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Weather & Climate in Basqal, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Basqal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,547 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,547 ft (1,081 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,981/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7552°N, 48.3910°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
151 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Nov 25, 2000 | 15 km SSE of Baku, Azerbaijan | M6.8 | 143 km | 50 km |
| Nov 25, 2000 | 23 km SSE of Badamdar, Azerbaijan | M6.5 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Feb 10, 2014 | 21 km N of Mughan, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 63 km | 65 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 75 km | 14 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 4 km | 17 km |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 49 km NE of Xaçmaz, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 132 km | 53 km |
| Mar 21, 2000 | 12 km W of Saatl?, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 91 km | 60 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 16 km ESE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 106 km | 63 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 11 km NW of Imishli, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 96 km | 16 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 72 km | 50 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 23 km NE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 7 km SSE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 104 km | 61 km |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Kyurdarmir, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 52 km | 68 km |
| Oct 15, 1993 | 5 km SW of ?smay?ll?, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 24 km | 56 km |
| Apr 22, 2000 | 29 km NE of Belidzhi, Russia | M4.8 | 146 km | 63 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 11 km W of Qaraçala, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 108 km | 51 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 11 km NNE of ?uraabad, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2000 | 29 km NE of Kilyazi, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 105 km | 29 km |
| Jul 24, 2007 | 38 km ENE of Samur, Russia | M4.7 | 145 km | 67 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in |
Basqal has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (1.1").