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Weather & Climate in Zaritap, Armenia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zaritap has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,961 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,961 ft (1,512 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,222/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6389°N, 45.5111°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yerevan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
108 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jan 28, 2023 | 14 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.9 | 145 km | 16 km |
| Jan 18, 2023 | 12 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.7 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 13 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.6 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 97 km | 13 km |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 11 km ESE of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 12 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M5.2 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 7 km SSW of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2004 | 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey | M5.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 9 km S of Khowy, Iran | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1998 | 18 km SSW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.9 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 29 km W of Marand, Iran | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 1998 | 27 km SE of Khowy, Iran | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 14 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.8 | 132 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 | 50 km | 16 km |
| Jul 30, 2004 | 16 km NW of Do?ubayaz?t, Turkey | M4.7 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jan 29, 2023 | 9 km SW of Khowy, Iran | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2003 | 14 km WSW of Qarah ???’ od D?n, Iran | M4.7 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 23 km N of Sumbatan-diza, Azerbaijan | M4.7 | 59 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Vaiyots-Sar (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Vaiyots-Sar | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,575 m (8,448 ft) | -2000 | 18 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 48 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 84 km |
| Ararat | Stratovolcano | 5,165 m (16,946 ft) | 1840 | 104 km |
| Tenduruk Dagi | Shield | 3,514 m (11,529 ft) | 1855 | 144 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Zaritap has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.8") and September the driest (0.9").