Yerkrord Ashkharhamartum Zohvatsneri Monument
World War II memorial in Syunik Province, Armenia
Yerkrord Ashkharhamartum Zohvatsneri at a Glance#
About Yerkrord Ashkharhamartum Zohvatsneri#
Yerkrord Ashkharhamartum Zohvatsneri is a Second World War memorial situated in Syunik Province, Armenia that commemorates Armenian service in the Second World War (1941-1945). It is one of several local memorials erected to remember those from nearby communities who served.
These memorials are generally modest in scale and may include plaques, engraved stones, or small sculptural elements listing names of local servicemen and women. They act as community focal points for remembrance rather than destinations with visitor services.
The majority of such monuments were put in place during the Soviet era and have been maintained locally since Armenian independence.
This site lies at approximately 39.62236 N, 45.90825 E in Syunik, about 130-140 km southeast of Yerevan by straight-line distance.
- Annual ceremony: May 9 remains the main annual date for ceremonies and wreath-laying at many such memorials across Armenia.
Weather & Climate near Yerkrord Ashkharhamartum Zohvatsneri#
Yerkrord Ashkharhamartum Zohvatsneri's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -13°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (546 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -11° - -3° | -11° | 28 mm | overcast | 75% | 2.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.6h |
| February | Poor | -13° - -1° | -11° | 35 mm | overcast | 70% | 2.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.6h |
| March | Poor | -8° - 2° | -6° | 54 mm | overcast | 64% | 2.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 0° - 11° | 4° | 71 mm | overcast | 63% | 2.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Good | 4° - 15° | 9° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.2h |
| June | Very Good | 7° - 20° | 14° | 62 mm | some cloud | 51% | 2.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.7h |
| July | Excellent | 12° - 25° | 18° | 41 mm | some cloud | 46% | 2.5 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.5h |
| August | Excellent | 12° - 26° | 19° | 34 mm | mostly sunny | 44% | 2.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.5h |
| September | Excellent | 9° - 22° | 16° | 31 mm | mostly sunny | 49% | 2.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 3° - 14° | 8° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 1.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | -2° - 8° | 1° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| December | Acceptable | -8° - 2° | -6° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.3h |