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Weather & Climate in Zangakatun, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zangakatun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,509 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,509 ft (1,679 m) |
| Area | 19.3 sq mi (49.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8223°N, 45.0417°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
104 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 80 km | 13 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1990 | Armenia | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Oct 20, 2003 | 34 km WNW of Khowy, Iran | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Madina, Armenia | M4.8 | 35 km | 16 km |
| Mar 14, 2011 | Turkey-Iran border region | M4.7 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 98 km | 51 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2023 | 9 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran | M4.7 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Geghamasar, Armenia | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 23, 2018 | 33 km E of Özalp, Turkey | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2002 | 21 km S of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1997 | 46 km NNE of Özalp, Turkey | M4.5 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 1999 | 38 km WNW of Khowy, Iran | M4.5 | 140 km | 66 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 39 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 51 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 64 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 65 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in |
Zangakatun has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and September the driest (0.6").