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Weather & Climate in Sumqayıt, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sumqayıt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 320 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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -39 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -39 ft (-12 m) |
| Area | 55.2 sq mi (143.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5897°N, 49.6686°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
177 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Nov 25, 2000 | 15 km SSE of Baku, Azerbaijan | M6.8 | 45 km | 50 km |
| Nov 25, 2000 | 23 km SSE of Badamdar, Azerbaijan | M6.5 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Feb 10, 2014 | 21 km N of Mughan, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 81 km | 65 km |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 49 km NE of Xaçmaz, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 131 km | 53 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 70 km ENE of Xudat, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 144 km | 85 km |
| Jan 7, 2001 | 22 km SSW of Türkan, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 2000 | 12 km W of Saatl?, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 141 km | 60 km |
| May 11, 2017 | 16 km ESE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 127 km | 63 km |
| Nov 29, 2000 | 56 km S of Türkan, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2002 | 29 km S of Türkan, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 71 km | 54 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 103 km | 50 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 23 km NE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Kyurdarmir, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 126 km | 68 km |
| Jun 4, 2009 | 35 km NE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 1994 | 57 km NNE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 7 km SSE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 135 km | 61 km |
| Oct 15, 1993 | 5 km SW of ?smay?ll?, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 133 km | 56 km |
| Mar 5, 1997 | 11 km NNE of ?uraabad, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 39 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 1995 | 32 km NE of Pirallah?, Azerbaijan | M4.8 | 79 km | 53 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in |
Sumqayıt has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 39°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.1").