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Weather & Climate in Khnatsakh, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khnatsakh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,577 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,577 ft (1,395 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6055°N, 46.3917°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
83 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 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 133 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 11 km NW of Imishli, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 97 km | 29 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 32 km W of Ahar, Iran | M4.8 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 23 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.8 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 36 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.8 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 71 km | 51 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.7 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Aug 13, 2012 | 35 km W of Ahar, Iran | M4.6 | 128 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 73 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 80 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 141 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in |
Khnatsakh has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.0").