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Weather & Climate in Dashtakar, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dashtakar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,176 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,176 ft (968 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 413/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9223°N, 44.7557°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 82 km | 13 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 69 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 87 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 50 km | 16 km |
| Oct 20, 2003 | 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2011 | Turkey-Iran border region | M4.7 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 123 km | 51 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 134 km | 7 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran | M4.7 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1997 | 46 km NNE of Özalp, Turkey | M4.5 | 109 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 1994 | 22 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 12 km WNW of Khowy, Iran | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 45 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 46 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 65 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 85 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 98 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7 in |
Dashtakar has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and September the driest (0.4").