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Weather & Climate in Yeraskh, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yeraskh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,641 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,641 ft (805 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7394°N, 44.8281°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
169 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 23, 2020 | 37 km ESE of Özalp, Turkey | M6.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2020 | 41 km NW of Salm?s, Iran | M5.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 146 km | 19 km |
| Oct 25, 2011 | 33 km SE of Erci?, Turkey | M5.6 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 96 km | 13 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Oct 20, 2003 | 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 54 km | 16 km |
| Mar 14, 2011 | Turkey-Iran border region | M4.7 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Jan 29, 2023 | 9 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ararat (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 45 km |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 58 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 62 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 84 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 92 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in |
Yeraskh has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.7") and August the driest (0.3").