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Weather & Climate in Rya Taza, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rya Taza has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 323 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 31.2 inches. The area receives 72.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,690 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 34.8°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,690 ft (2,039 m) |
| Area | 11.2 sq mi (29.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6571°N, 44.3011°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
103 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1991 | 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey | M5.2 | 140 km | 28 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 90 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 90 km | 18 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 24 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 44 km | 7 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 17 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 72 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 106 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 140 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 141 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.4 in |
Rya Taza has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 13°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (1.1").