Climate Insights for Vagharshapat
Vagharshapat community, Armavir Province, Armenia
Climate Overview
The climate in Vagharshapat is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 347 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 60 mm of rainfall. Vagharshapat 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 -7°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 72cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Vagharshapat is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 13.6 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 2.3 in of rainfall. Vagharshapat 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 19°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 28in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Vagharshapat has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Vagharshapat has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 19°F and the daily average is 26°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Vagharshapat is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 347 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 60 mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 8 mm. That's 51 mm less than March, 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 72cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 22cm.Vagharshapat is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.3 in. That's 2 in less than March, 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 28in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 9in.
Wind
Vagharshapat 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 August, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.Vagharshapat is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 2mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Vagharshapat is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 23 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Vagharshapat is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 90°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 19°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Vagharshapat 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Vagharshapat based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.