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Weather & Climate in Khachik, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khachik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,056 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,056 ft (1,846 m) |
| Area | 24.0 sq mi (62.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6220°N, 45.2084°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
142 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 134 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 99 km | 13 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 2003 | 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 49 km | 16 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 29 km W of Marand, Iran | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1998 | 27 km SE of Khowy, Iran | M4.8 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2023 | 9 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 31 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 64 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 76 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 78 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 118 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in |
Khachik has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.5") and September the driest (0.7").