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Weather & Climate in Vardenik, Armenia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Vardenik has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,496 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average38.7°F
28% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,496 ft (1,980 m)
Area486.4 sq mi (1,259.7 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates40.1372°N, 45.4291°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 5.9"
Wettest Month (May) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 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 M5.1 130 km 5 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 130 km 10 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 84 km 10 km
Jan 23, 1998 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.9 147 km 33 km
Jul 30, 2004 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.8 137 km 5 km
Dec 9, 1992 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia M4.8 13 km 16 km
Jun 18, 1996 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan M4.7 113 km 51 km
Jul 30, 2004 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.7 135 km 5 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 148 km 7 km
May 26, 2015 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan M4.6 146 km 15 km
Mar 14, 2002 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey M4.6 142 km 10 km
Mar 13, 2005 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia M4.6 42 km 10 km
Mar 8, 2025 3 km ENE of Sarahart’, Armenia M4.4 130 km 10 km
Mar 9, 1999 31 km NW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran M4.4 126 km 68 km
Jan 23, 2021 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia M4.4 56 km 10 km
Aug 10, 2004 16 km SW of I?d?r, Turkey M4.4 133 km 10 km
Jun 7, 1993 27 km WSW of Vank, Azerbaijan M4.4 76 km 36 km
Apr 11, 2023 36 km ESE of Doğubayazıt, Turkey M4.3 114 km 10 km
Nov 12, 1991 27 km S of Sharur City, Azerbaijan M4.3 102 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 29 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 38 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 40 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 108 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 113 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.6 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Wettest
June 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in Warmest
September 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.0 in

Vardenik has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 18°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.9").

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