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Weather & Climate in Culfa, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Culfa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,343 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,343 ft (714 m) |
| Area | 491.1 sq mi (1,271.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9540°N, 45.6296°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
201 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Aug 11, 2012 | 26 km SW of Ahar, Iran | M6.4 | 125 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 86 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 83 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 94 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 120 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 141 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 157 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 0.7 in |
Culfa has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 28°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.2").