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Weather & Climate in Tazakend, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tazakend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 343 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,710 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,710 ft (826 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 967/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1546°N, 45.4428°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
208 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Aug 11, 2012 | 30 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M6.2 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 94 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 91 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 93 km | 11 km |
| Nov 7, 2012 | 39 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 14 km SSW of Özalp, Turkey | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 2012 | 35 km WSW of Ahar, Iran | M5.3 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 92 km | 12 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 27 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 136 km | 4 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2012 | 24 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.1 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 29 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2012 | 25 km W of Ahar, Iran | M5.0 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Nov 16, 2012 | 42 km WNW of Ahar, Iran | M4.9 | 119 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 72 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 100 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 115 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 131 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 137 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in |
Tazakend has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.4").