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Weather & Climate in Karenis, Armenia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Karenis has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 323 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 31.2 inches. The area receives 72.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,856 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average34.8°F
36% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,856 ft (1,480 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density445/sq mi
Coordinates40.3917°N, 44.6055°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.2"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 72.2"
Wettest Month (May) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 131 km 33 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 99 km 10 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 150 km 10 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 64 km 13 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 88 km 5 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 128 km 18 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 122 km 33 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 62 km 10 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 42 km 10 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 92 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 120 km 10 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 112 km 33 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 102 km 10 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 71 km 16 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 100 km 5 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 98 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 82 km 7 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 97 km 5 km
Jun 19, 1991 19 km NW of Ka??zman, Turkey M4.6 139 km 33 km
Mar 14, 2002 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.6 123 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 36 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 38 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 81 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 101 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 105 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 131 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in Wettest
June 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in

Karenis has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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