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Weather & Climate in Sheki, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sheki has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,801 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,801 ft (549 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 19,712/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1919°N, 47.1706°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
149 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 | 51 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 42 km | 14 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 49 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 55 km | 12 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 49 km | 23 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 42 km | 18 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 62 km | 34 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 23 km NE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 143 km | 50 km |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Kyurdarmir, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 133 km | 68 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 55 km | 15 km |
| Jan 3, 1990 | 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1993 | 5 km SW of ?smay?ll?, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 93 km | 56 km |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Porak (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Sheki has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 25°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.9").