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Weather & Climate in İstisu, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
İstisu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,254 feet.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 33.8°F |
| 37% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,254 ft (2,211 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 332/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9463°N, 45.9606°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 81 km | 13 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 149 km | 29 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 57 km | 16 km |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 89 km | 51 km |
| May 26, 2015 | 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan | M4.6 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Zangilan, Azerbaijan | M4.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia | M4.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1999 | 31 km NW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran | M4.4 | 136 km | 68 km |
| Jun 7, 1993 | 27 km WSW of Vank, Azerbaijan | M4.4 | 27 km | 36 km |
| Nov 12, 1991 | 27 km S of Sharur City, Azerbaijan | M4.3 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Vahan, Armenia | M4.3 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 2023 | 36 km ESE of Doğubayazıt, Turkey | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 6 km ESE of Voskevan, Armenia | M4.2 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 4 km SSW of Lanjaghbyur, Armenia | M4.2 | 78 km | 1 km |
| Jul 29, 2001 | 3 km N of Yevlakh, Azerbaijan | M4.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2007 | 2 km SSW of Zarr, Armenia | M4.2 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Dec 8, 1992 | 11 km N of Tsovinar, Armenia | M4.2 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2001 | 26 km SSW of Hats’avan, Armenia | M4.2 | 78 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 21 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 43 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 90 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 144 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in |
İstisu has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 13°F in February to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.9").