Armenia Climate
Top 5 Cities: Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Vagharshapat, and Abovyan
This month in numbers
Armenia experienced its 20th warmest April on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 6.99°C, an anomaly of +1.8°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.1°C.
What changed
The three-month period from February to April 2026 was Armenia's 12th warmest on record, with an average temperature of 1.81°C, marking a significant anomaly of +2.1°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This warming trend in Armenia aligns with the broader global picture, as global land temperatures for the same three-month period also ranked as the 2nd warmest on record. Armenia's 1-month anomaly of +1.80°C places it 109th out of 234 regions globally, while its 3-month anomaly of +2.12°C ranks it 93rd.
What’s driving change?
Armenia, a landlocked, developing, and mountainous nation, is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with its average temperature having increased by more than one degree Celsius over past decades. This warming trend is influenced by factors such as the , where higher-latitude regions tend to warm faster than the tropics. The country has experienced more frequent extreme weather events, including floods and droughts, which have led to ecological losses, declining precipitation, and water scarcity. In February 2026, Armenia adopted its first comprehensive Law on Climate, aiming to strengthen national climate governance and align with international commitments.
Looking ahead
The National Weather Center predicts that spring flood levels, precipitation, and temperatures in Armenia will be within normal limits for April-June 2026, with average monthly air temperatures in May and June expected to be up to one degree above normal.
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Armenia
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Armenia changing?
Armenia is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Armenia come from?
Climate data for Armenia comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Armenia climate data cover?
The Armenia climate profile covers Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Vagharshapat and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Armenia
How often is the Armenia climate update refreshed?
The Armenia climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.