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Weather & Climate in Qabala, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qabala experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,569 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,569 ft (783 m) |
| Area | 690.4 sq mi (1,788.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9814°N, 47.8458°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 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 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Feb 10, 2014 | 21 km N of Mughan, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 112 km | 65 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 56 km | 17 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 27 km | 14 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 107 km | 23 km |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 49 km NE of Xaçmaz, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 146 km | 53 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 114 km | 12 km |
| Mar 21, 2000 | 12 km W of Saatl?, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 119 km | 60 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 16 km ESE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 143 km | 63 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 23 km NE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 11 km NW of Imishli, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 115 km | 16 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 120 km | 34 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 93 km | 50 km |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Kyurdarmir, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 81 km | 68 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 7 km SSE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 138 km | 61 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1990 | 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in |
Qabala has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.3").