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Weather & Climate in Ganja, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ganja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,342 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Area | 115.1 sq mi (298.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6816°N, 46.3613°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 103 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 100 km | 23 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 101 km | 12 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 88 km | 13 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 92 km | 18 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 106 km | 34 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 113 km | 16 km |
| Oct 15, 1993 | 5 km SW of ?smay?ll?, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 147 km | 56 km |
| Jun 7, 2017 | 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia | M4.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2003 | 7 km W of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 96 km | 34 km |
| Sep 5, 1994 | 9 km NNW of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M4.7 | 137 km | 62 km |
| Oct 13, 2012 | 4 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M4.6 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 12 km ESE of Aliabad, Azerbaijan | M4.6 | 89 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 90 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 123 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 123 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Ganja has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and December the driest (0.5").