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Weather & Climate in Shamkhor, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shamkhor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,516 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,458/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8298°N, 46.0178°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
100 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 | 103 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 127 km | 38 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 101 km | 23 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 67 km | 13 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 102 km | 34 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Jun 1, 2003 | 7 km W of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 118 km | 34 km |
| Sep 5, 1994 | 9 km NNW of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M4.7 | 121 km | 62 km |
| Jun 7, 2017 | 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia | M4.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 92 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 105 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 123 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in |
Shamkhor has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.7").