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Weather & Climate in Zuygaghbyur, Armenia

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

Zuygaghbyur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,617 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average34.4°F
36% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,617 ft (2,017 m)
Area211.2 sq mi (547.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates41.0316°N, 43.8743°W
TimezoneAsia/Yerevan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.9"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 12.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Dec 3, 1999 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey M5.7 149 km 19 km
Dec 16, 1990 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.5 39 km 33 km
Feb 13, 2022 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M5.3 18 km 10 km
Sep 27, 2022 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey M5.3 90 km 10 km
Jun 3, 1991 26 km WSW of Ka??zman, Turkey M5.2 139 km 28 km
Feb 5, 2021 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia M5.2 137 km 13 km
Jan 19, 2011 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia M5.2 145 km 10 km
Oct 6, 1991 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia M5.1 40 km 18 km
Jul 1, 2004 18 km SSW of I?d?r, Turkey M5.1 141 km 5 km
Feb 13, 2021 0 km NNE of Hovtashen, Armenia M4.9 122 km 10 km
May 27, 1990 Armenia M4.9 35 km 10 km
May 1, 2022 17 km SW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.9 18 km 10 km
Apr 29, 1991 7 km SW of Java, Georgia M4.8 147 km 10 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 122 km 10 km
Aug 16, 2021 21 km W of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 17 km 10 km
Jul 12, 2016 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia M4.8 49 km 10 km
Jan 14, 1999 22 km WNW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.8 28 km 33 km
Jul 11, 2022 21 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia M4.7 15 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2022 20 km ESE of Vani, Georgia M4.7 146 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2019 15 km SW of Tashir, Armenia M4.7 22 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 59 km
Aragats Stratovolcano 4,095 m (13,435 ft) Unknown 62 km
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge Volcanic field 3,597 m (11,801 ft) -1900 126 km
Ararat Stratovolcano 5,165 m (16,946 ft) 1840 152 km
Tenduruk Dagi Shield 3,514 m (11,529 ft) 1855 186 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 193 km
Porak Stratovolcano 3,029 m (9,938 ft) -778 193 km
Vaiyots-Sar Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,575 m (8,448 ft) -2000 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 15°F (-10°C) 1.7 in
March 20°F (-6°C) 2.0 in
April 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in
May 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
August 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
October 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.7 in

Zuygaghbyur has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 14°F in January to 55°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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