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Weather & Climate in Karchaghbyur, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karchaghbyur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,398 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,398 ft (1,950 m) |
| Area | 486.4 sq mi (1,259.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1705°N, 45.5779°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 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 | 42 km | 13 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 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 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 26 km | 16 km |
| Jun 7, 2017 | 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 114 km | 51 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 148 km | 5 km |
| May 26, 2015 | 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan | M4.6 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Zangilan, Azerbaijan | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 17 km S of Ts’nori, Georgia | M4.4 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Mar 9, 1999 | 31 km NW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran | M4.4 | 135 km | 68 km |
| Jun 7, 1993 | 27 km WSW of Vank, Azerbaijan | M4.4 | 65 km | 36 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 3 km ENE of Sarahart’, Armenia | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia | M4.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km SW of I?d?r, Turkey | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1991 | Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Vahan, Armenia | M4.3 | 32 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 | 42 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 51 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 121 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in |
Karchaghbyur has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 25°F in February to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.8").