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Weather & Climate in Gaptsakh, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaptsakh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,888 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,888 ft (1,185 m) |
| Area | 209.9 sq mi (543.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4517°N, 47.9303°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
171 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 | 96 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2014 | 21 km N of Mughan, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 149 km | 65 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 67 km | 14 km |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M5.4 | 113 km | 66 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 89 km | 17 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 49 km NE of Xaçmaz, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 117 km | 53 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 70 km ENE of Xudat, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 136 km | 85 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 96 km | 23 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia | M5.0 | 128 km | 60 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 81 km | 50 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 23 km NE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 107 km | 34 km |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Kyurdarmir, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 130 km | 68 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in |
Gaptsakh has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 25°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.6").