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Weather & Climate in Gandzakar, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gandzakar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,606 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,606 ft (1,099 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,030/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8429°N, 45.1613°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 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 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 113 km | 38 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 41 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 150 km | 18 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 88 km | 16 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1994 | 9 km NNW of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M4.7 | 148 km | 62 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 88 km | 7 km |
| Jun 7, 2017 | 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2012 | 4 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M4.6 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Jul 7, 1998 | 20 km SE of Q’vareli, Georgia | M4.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 2015 | 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan | M4.6 | 148 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 64 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 103 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 120 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 147 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.8 in |
Gandzakar has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 29°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.8").