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Weather & Climate in Naftalan, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Naftalan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 823 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 15.4 sq mi (40.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 456/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5082°N, 46.8203°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 76 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 113 km | 23 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Mar 21, 2000 | 12 km W of Saatl?, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 135 km | 60 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 122 km | 34 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 11 km NW of Imishli, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 116 km | 16 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 119 km | 15 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Kyurdarmir, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 121 km | 68 km |
| Oct 15, 1993 | 5 km SW of ?smay?ll?, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 112 km | 56 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Jun 7, 2017 | 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2003 | 7 km W of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 78 km | 34 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1994 | 6 km SSW of Qutqashen, Azerbaijan | M4.6 | 96 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 106 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 138 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Naftalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and December the driest (0.6").