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Weather & Climate in Sotk, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sotk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,647 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 37.1°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,647 ft (2,026 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 991/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2001°N, 45.8695°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 56 km | 13 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 50 km | 16 km |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 116 km | 51 km |
| Jun 7, 2017 | 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 16 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2015 | 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan | M4.6 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Jun 7, 1993 | 27 km WSW of Vank, Azerbaijan | M4.4 | 46 km | 36 km |
| Jul 22, 2024 | 17 km S of Ts’nori, Georgia | M4.4 | 140 km | 20 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia | M4.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Zangilan, Azerbaijan | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1991 | Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 1991 | 15 km SSE of Vahan, Armenia | M4.3 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Nov 12, 1991 | 27 km S of Sharur City, Azerbaijan | M4.3 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 2023 | 36 km ESE of Doğubayazıt, Turkey | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 6 km ESE of Voskevan, Armenia | M4.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 4 km SSW of Lanjaghbyur, Armenia | M4.2 | 64 km | 1 km |
| Jan 23, 2001 | 20 km N of Vank, Azerbaijan | M4.2 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2001 | 26 km SSW of Hats’avan, Armenia | M4.2 | 106 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 22 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 55 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 74 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 145 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in |
Sotk has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 17°F in February to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.9").