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Weather & Climate in Shaghap, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shaghap experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,245 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,245 ft (1,294 m) |
| Area | 24.8 sq mi (64.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8807°N, 44.8917°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 79 km | 13 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 79 km | 5 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Oct 20, 2003 | 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 41 km | 16 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2011 | Turkey-Iran border region | M4.7 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran | M4.7 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 112 km | 51 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 33 km E of Özalp, Turkey | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 12 km WNW of Khowy, Iran | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1997 | 46 km NNE of Özalp, Turkey | M4.5 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 38 km WNW of Khowy, Iran | M4.5 | 143 km | 66 km |
| Sep 24, 2000 | eastern Turkey | M4.4 | 107 km | 41 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 46 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 53 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 54 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 74 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 105 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in |
Shaghap has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and September the driest (0.6").