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Weather & Climate in Qobustan, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qobustan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,530 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,530 ft (771 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,618/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5336°N, 48.9282°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
177 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Nov 25, 2000 | 15 km SSE of Baku, Azerbaijan | M6.8 | 92 km | 50 km |
| Nov 25, 2000 | 23 km SSE of Badamdar, Azerbaijan | M6.5 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 48 km | 17 km |
| Feb 10, 2014 | 21 km N of Mughan, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 29 km | 65 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 49 km NE of Xaçmaz, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 136 km | 53 km |
| Mar 21, 2000 | 12 km W of Saatl?, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 88 km | 60 km |
| Jan 7, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Türkan, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 111 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 16 km ESE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 86 km | 63 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 29 km S of Türkan, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 119 km | 54 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 84 km | 50 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 11 km NW of Imishli, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 103 km | 16 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 23 km NE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 56 km S of Türkan, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | 57 km NNE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Kyurdarmir, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 64 km | 68 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 7 km SSE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 89 km | 61 km |
| Jun 4, 2009 | 35 km NE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 11 km NNE of ?uraabad, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 65 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in |
Qobustan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.8").