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Weather & Climate in Şuşa, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şuşa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,393 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,393 ft (1,339 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,803/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7601°N, 46.7499°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2000 | 12 km W of Saatl?, Azerbaijan | M5.2 | 128 km | 60 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 11 km NW of Imishli, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 107 km | 16 km |
| Apr 22, 1996 | 31 km S of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 85 km | 29 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 7 km ESE of Kyurdarmir, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 140 km | 68 km |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 7 km SSE of ?hm?db?yli, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 145 km | 61 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 32 km W of Ahar, Iran | M4.8 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 106 km | 51 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M4.7 | 148 km | 4 km |
| May 26, 2015 | 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan | M4.6 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 91 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 107 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in |
Şuşa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.9").