Armenia Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Yerevan, Gyumri, Vanadzor, Vagharshapat, and Abovyan
This month in numbers
Armenia experienced its 26th warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 15.24°C, which is 1.1°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C.
What changed
The period of April to June 2026 was Armenia's 9th warmest on record, with an average temperature of 11.58°C, marking a significant anomaly of +1.8°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This warming trend in Armenia aligns with the global picture, as global land temperatures for the same three-month period ranked as the 2nd warmest on record, with an anomaly of +1°C.
What’s driving change?
Armenia experienced a short-term heatwave peaking around June 20, with temperatures reaching up to 37°C in the Ararat Valley due to warm air currents from the southwest. Additionally, June saw intensified thunderstorm activity across the country, with reports of tornadoes in Martuni and Vardenis, and a bridge collapse near Charentsavan due to a lightning strike. A severe hailstorm also struck the Stepanavan community in the Lori Region on June 6, with hailstones reportedly measuring between 4 and 6 centimetres in diameter, causing extensive damage to residential buildings, agricultural land, and infrastructure. This event highlights the vulnerability of urban centers not covered by anti-hail protection systems.
Looking ahead
Precipitation levels in Armenia are expected to be close to normal for April-June 2026, with average monthly air temperatures anticipated to be up to one degree above normal in May and June.
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Generated by Gemini from climate data and web sources
At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Armenia
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Armenia – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Armenia
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen Dfb · ContinentalArmenia has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±12.2°C) and a wet/dry cycle (4× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Jun (-22 mm, -28%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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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 headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and 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.