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Weather & Climate in Darbas, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Darbas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°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 20.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,020 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,020 ft (1,530 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4389°N, 46.1275°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
117 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 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 124 km | 4 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 125 km | 4 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 111 km | 29 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 36 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.8 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Nov 18, 1998 | 27 km SE of Khowy, Iran | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 98 km | 16 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 29 km W of Marand, Iran | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 32 km W of Ahar, Iran | M4.8 | 123 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 67 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 73 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 134 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 159 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in |
Darbas has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.0").