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Weather & Climate in Qaxbaş, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qaxbaş experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,487 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,487 ft (758 m) |
| Area | 916.5 sq mi (2,373.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4325°N, 46.9646°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
147 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 | 20 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 73 km | 14 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 143 km | 38 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 18 km | 23 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 25 km | 12 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 15 km | 18 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 23 km NE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 31 km | 34 km |
| Jan 3, 1990 | 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 24 km | 15 km |
| Oct 15, 1993 | 5 km SW of ?smay?ll?, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 123 km | 56 km |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Porak (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in |
Qaxbaş has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (1.1").