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Weather & Climate in Meghradzor, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Meghradzor 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 5,843 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 34.8°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,843 ft (1,781 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6068°N, 44.6416°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 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 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 150 km | 38 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 61 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 117 km | 18 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 109 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 83 km | 16 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 64 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 47 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 105 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 113 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 116 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in |
Meghradzor has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 13°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.9").