Climate Insights for Stepanavan

The climate in Stepanavan is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 843mm of precipitation falls per year. Stepanavan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Stepanavan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 171cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Stepanavan vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Stepanavan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 843mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 70mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 180mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 31mm. That's 149mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 171cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 53cm.

Stepanavan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Stepanavan, which began on September 23, 2026. Stepanavan is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Stepanavan is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 46mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Stepanavan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.