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Weather & Climate in Metsavan, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Metsavan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,171 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,171 ft (1,576 m) |
| Area | 424.8 sq mi (1,100.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2016°N, 44.2288°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
122 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Apr 29, 1991 | 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia | M7.0 | 147 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 117 km | 38 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 70 km | 18 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 23 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 1992 | 18 km WNW of Java, Georgia | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 7 km SW of Java, Georgia | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 24 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 121 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 167 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 168 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 183 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Metsavan has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 27°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and December the driest (0.8").