All Countries
Weather & Climate in Vanadzor, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vanadzor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 303 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,488 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,488 ft (1,368 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,060/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8074°N, 44.4970°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
98 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 135 km | 38 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 79 km | 13 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 97 km | 18 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2017 | 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 39 km | 7 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aragats (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 72 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 124 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 136 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 141 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Vanadzor has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 19°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.0").