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Weather & Climate in Vaghashen, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vaghashen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,421 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,421 ft (1,957 m) |
| Area | 486.4 sq mi (1,259.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1361°N, 45.3307°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 41 km | 13 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 9 km | 16 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 116 km | 51 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran | M4.7 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 3 km ENE of Sarahart’, Armenia | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1999 | 31 km NW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran | M4.4 | 122 km | 68 km |
| Jun 7, 1993 | 27 km WSW of Vank, Azerbaijan | M4.4 | 84 km | 36 km |
| Jul 9, 2007 | 13 km WSW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.4 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Aug 25, 1997 | 28 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km SW of I?d?r, Turkey | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia | M4.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 33 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 37 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 40 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 100 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in |
Vaghashen has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 18°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.8").