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Weather & Climate in Kalbajar, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kalbajar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 62°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 23.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,102 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,102 ft (1,555 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1098°N, 46.0445°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 73 km | 13 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 63 km | 16 km |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 108 km | 51 km |
| May 26, 2015 | 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan | M4.6 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia | M4.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1993 | 27 km WSW of Vank, Azerbaijan | M4.4 | 28 km | 36 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Zangilan, Azerbaijan | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1991 | 27 km S of Sharur City, Azerbaijan | M4.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Vahan, Armenia | M4.3 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2001 | 3 km N of Yevlakh, Azerbaijan | M4.2 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 4 km SSW of Lanjaghbyur, Armenia | M4.2 | 80 km | 1 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 6 km ESE of Voskevan, Armenia | M4.2 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2007 | 2 km SSW of Zarr, Armenia | M4.2 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Dec 8, 1992 | 11 km N of Tsovinar, Armenia | M4.2 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 27 km SE of Ts’nori, Georgia | M4.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 20 km N of Vank, Azerbaijan | M4.2 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2001 | 26 km SSW of Hats’avan, Armenia | M4.2 | 97 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 28 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 58 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 91 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 156 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in |
Kalbajar has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 24°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.9").