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Weather & Climate in Sevan, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sevan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,207 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,207 ft (1,892 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5480°N, 44.9531°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 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 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 148 km | 38 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 34 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 62 km | 16 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jun 7, 2017 | 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 87 km | 7 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 30 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 88 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 95 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 109 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in |
Sevan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 19°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.8").