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Weather & Climate in Lerik, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lerik experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,589 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,589 ft (1,094 m) |
| Area | 427.7 sq mi (1,107.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7739°N, 48.4150°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
121 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 |
| Feb 28, 1997 | 24 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M6.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 1998 | 10 km SE of Lerik, Azerbaijan | M6.0 | 10 km | 26 km |
| Jan 3, 1996 | 6 km SE of Masally, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 36 km | 56 km |
| Mar 2, 1997 | 52 km SSW of Om?dcheh, Iran | M5.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2007 | 14 km W of Haftoni, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 16 km | 26 km |
| Aug 27, 2017 | 52 km N of Hashtr?d, Iran | M5.2 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Mar 21, 2000 | 12 km W of Saatl?, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 132 km | 60 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 146 km | 6 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 16 km ESE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 117 km | 63 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 100 km | 29 km |
| Nov 2, 1994 | 11 km S of Ardab?l, Iran | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 11 km NW of Imishli, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 137 km | 16 km |
| May 11, 2024 | 7 km SSE of Boradigah, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 29 km | 65 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 7 km SSE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 117 km | 61 km |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 6 km ESE of Masally, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 39 km | 55 km |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 8 km ESE of Lerik, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 23 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.8 | 145 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in |
Lerik has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.6").