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Weather & Climate in Gilgilçay, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gilgilçay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 293.1 sq mi (759.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1393°N, 49.0904°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
180 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Nov 25, 2000 | 15 km SSE of Baku, Azerbaijan | M6.8 | 123 km | 50 km |
| Nov 25, 2000 | 23 km SSE of Badamdar, Azerbaijan | M6.5 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 70 km | 17 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Feb 10, 2014 | 21 km N of Mughan, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 98 km | 65 km |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 49 km NE of Xaçmaz, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 68 km | 53 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 70 km ENE of Xudat, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 88 km | 85 km |
| Jan 7, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Türkan, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 25 km | 50 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 29 km S of Türkan, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 149 km | 54 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 23 km NE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1990 | 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | 57 km NNE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Kyurdarmir, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 118 km | 68 km |
| Jun 4, 2009 | 35 km NE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 11 km W of Qaraçala, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 147 km | 51 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 11 km NNE of ?uraabad, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 43 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 1995 | 32 km NE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 136 km | 53 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in |
Gilgilçay has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.5").