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Weather & Climate in Vardadzor, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vardadzor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,562 ft (2,000 m) |
| Area | 486.4 sq mi (1,259.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1875°N, 45.1939°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 37 km | 13 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 114 km | 5 km |
| May 1, 2022 | 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 18 km | 16 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jul 11, 2022 | 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia | M4.7 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 125 km | 51 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1994 | 22 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1997 | 28 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 16 km SW of I?d?r, Turkey | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 3 km ENE of Sarahart’, Armenia | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2000 | eastern Turkey | M4.4 | 145 km | 41 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 20 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 50 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 51 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 94 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 146 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in |
Vardadzor has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 23°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.8").