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Weather & Climate in Herher, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Herher has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,430 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,430 ft (1,655 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 513/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7751°N, 45.5417°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 83 km | 13 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 37 km | 16 km |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 72 km | 51 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran | M4.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 12 km WNW of Khowy, Iran | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1997 | 46 km NNE of Özalp, Turkey | M4.5 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 1999 | 31 km NW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran | M4.4 | 97 km | 68 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Zangilan, Azerbaijan | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia | M4.4 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2007 | 46 km W of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran | M4.4 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Sep 14, 2019 | 45 km NNE of Özalp, Turkey | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1997 | 28 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 5 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 33 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 73 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 107 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in |
Herher has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in February to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.6") and September the driest (0.9").