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Weather & Climate in Verkhniy Dashkesan, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Verkhniy Dashkesan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,223 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,223 ft (1,592 m) |
| Area | 391.9 sq mi (1,014.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4936°N, 46.0718°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 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 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 130 km | 23 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 61 km | 13 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 121 km | 18 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 133 km | 34 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 81 km | 16 km |
| Jun 1, 2003 | 7 km W of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 128 km | 34 km |
| Jun 7, 2017 | 17 km S of Sighnaghi, Georgia | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2015 | 12 km WNW of Mingelchaur, Azerbaijan | M4.6 | 79 km | 15 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 12 km ESE of Aliabad, Azerbaijan | M4.6 | 118 km | 17 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 8 km S of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.6 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2012 | 5 km WNW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 16 km ENE of Zarrit’ap’, Armenia | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Porak (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 59 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 92 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 94 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in |
Verkhniy Dashkesan has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 23°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.8").