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Weather & Climate in Varagavan, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Varagavan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,631 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,631 ft (802 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9629°N, 45.3528°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
114 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 99 km | 38 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 135 km | 23 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 51 km | 13 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 131 km | 18 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 131 km | 34 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 136 km | 15 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1999 | 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 111 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 (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 81 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 109 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 130 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
Varagavan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.7").