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Weather & Climate in Kajaran, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kajaran has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,938 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 37.0°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,938 ft (1,810 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,051/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1509°N, 46.1567°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
150 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 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 99 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 132 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 95 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 91 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 96 km | 4 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 105 km | 29 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 76 km | 15 km |
| Oct 20, 2003 | 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 32 km W of Ahar, Iran | M4.8 | 93 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 92 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 104 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 160 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 171 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 35°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in |
Kajaran has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 16°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.9").