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Weather & Climate in Harzhis, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Harzhis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,699 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,699 ft (1,737 m) |
| Area | 25.4 sq mi (65.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4344°N, 46.2220°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Aug 11, 2012 | 26 km SW of Ahar, Iran | M6.4 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 120 km | 4 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 103 km | 29 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 32 km W of Ahar, Iran | M4.8 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 23 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.8 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Nov 18, 1998 | 27 km SE of Khowy, Iran | M4.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 29 km W of Marand, Iran | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 104 km | 16 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 36 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.8 | 128 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran | M4.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 74 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 78 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 141 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Harzhis has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 24°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (1.0").