Weather Forecast for Armenia: Rain and Strong Winds Expected in Selected Regions
Between August 16 and 17, short showers and thunderstorms are forecast for several regions across Armenia. While temperatures will remain relatively stable, residents should prepare for increasingly strong winds.
According to Armenia's Hydrometeorology and Monitoring Center, short showers and thunderstorms are expected in isolated regions during the afternoon on August 16 and 17. These scattered showers may persist through August 20 to 21.
Regional Weather Conditions
In certain areas, the rainfall on August 16-17 will be heavy, with a chance of hail. During thunderstorms, wind speeds are forecast to intensify, reaching gusts of 20-25 m/s. The general northeast and east winds will blow at 4-7 m/s. However, in the Armavir province, specific areas of Shirak, and the foothills of the Kotayk and Aragatsotn regions, evening winds could reach 17-20 m/s between August 17 and 21.
Daytime temperatures will vary across the provinces: +22 to +27 degrees Celsius in Shirak, +21 to +30 in Kotayk, +21 to +25 in the Lake Sevan region of Gegharkunik, +17 to +21 in Lori, +18 to +26 in Tavush, +22 to +31 in Aragatsotn, +30 to +34 in the Ararat and Armavir valleys, +22 to +34 in Vayots Dzor, and +19 to +33 degrees in the southern Syunik province.
Forecast for Yerevan and Artsakh
In the capital city of Yerevan, daytime temperatures will range from +31 to +33 degrees. Isolated parts of the city may experience rain on the evening of August 16, with thunderstorm wind gusts potentially reaching 18-23 m/s. Current forecasts indicate no precipitation for Yerevan on August 17, though evening winds are expected to pick up to 15-18 m/s through August 21.
In Artsakh, dry weather with no precipitation is forecast for August 17. Daytime temperatures there are expected to hover around +25 degrees.
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