Sumqayit weather in January
In January, Sumqayit sees average daytime highs of 7°C and overnight lows near 5°C, with 24 mm of precipitation across 6.2 wet days and about 9.4 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 7°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 9 h 06 min at the start of January to 9 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Sumqayit's 11th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sumqayit's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 7°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 5°
- 2nd coldest
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- 6.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 24 min
- 8:09 AM – 5:33 PM
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 22 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.89 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.1
- out of 10
Sumqayit is city in Azerbaijan.
- Density
- 2,986/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1949
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 7°C through the month.
A typical January day in Sumqayit reaches about 7°C in the afternoon and slips back to 5°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 4°C and 10°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 2°C cooler than December and on par with February.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Avg low (°C) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 6 |
| 2 | 8 | 6 |
| 3 | 8 | 6 |
| 4 | 8 | 6 |
| 5 | 8 | 5 |
| 6 | 8 | 5 |
| 7 | 8 | 5 |
| 8 | 8 | 5 |
| 9 | 8 | 5 |
| 10 | 8 | 5 |
| 11 | 8 | 5 |
| 12 | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | 7 | 5 |
| 17 | 7 | 5 |
| 18 | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | 7 | 5 |
| 20 | 7 | 4 |
| 21 | 7 | 4 |
| 22 | 7 | 4 |
| 23 | 7 | 4 |
| 24 | 7 | 4 |
| 25 | 7 | 4 |
| 26 | 7 | 4 |
| 27 | 7 | 4 |
| 28 | 7 | 4 |
| 29 | 7 | 4 |
| 30 | 7 | 4 |
| 31 | 7 | 4 |
How January really feels in Sumqayit
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 9 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Sumqayit weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 11th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7° / 5° | 24 | 6.2 | 1.5 | 9.4 | 1.1 |
| Feb | 7° / 4° | 26 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 10.4 | 1.0 |
| Mar | 9° / 6° | 23 | 5 | 0.4 | 11.7 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 13° / 10° | 22 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 4.3 |
| May | 19° / 15° | 13 | 3.2 | 0 | 14.2 | 7.3 |
| Jun | 25° / 21° | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 14.8 | 8.8 |
| Jul | 28° / 24° | 6 | 1.2 | 0 | 14.6 | 8.3 |
| Aug | 28° / 24° | 6 | 1 | 0 | 13.6 | 8.1 |
| Sep | 24° / 21° | 21 | 3.9 | 0 | 12.3 | 8.3 |
| Oct | 19° / 16° | 33 | 6.6 | 0 | 10.9 | 6.8 |
| Nov | 13° / 11° | 41 | 8.2 | 0.2 | 9.7 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 9° / 7° | 31 | 6.5 | 0.5 | 9.2 | 2.1 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 62%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 |
| Cloudier (%) | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 56 |
| 2 | 43 | 57 |
| 3 | 42 | 58 |
| 4 | 42 | 58 |
| 5 | 41 | 59 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 39 | 61 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 38 | 62 |
| 10 | 37 | 63 |
| 11 | 37 | 63 |
| 12 | 37 | 63 |
| 13 | 37 | 63 |
| 14 | 37 | 63 |
| 15 | 38 | 62 |
| 16 | 38 | 62 |
| 17 | 38 | 62 |
| 18 | 37 | 63 |
| 19 | 37 | 63 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 37 | 63 |
| 22 | 37 | 63 |
| 23 | 37 | 63 |
| 24 | 37 | 63 |
| 25 | 38 | 62 |
| 26 | 37 | 63 |
| 27 | 37 | 63 |
| 28 | 37 | 63 |
| 29 | 37 | 63 |
| 30 | 37 | 63 |
| 31 | 36 | 64 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Sumqayit gets around 24 mm of rain and snow over 6.2 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 19% and peaks near 23% on the wettest days, and about 2 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Snow chance (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 2 |
| 2 | 17 | 2 |
| 3 | 17 | 2 |
| 4 | 17 | 3 |
| 5 | 17 | 3 |
| 6 | 17 | 3 |
| 7 | 17 | 3 |
| 8 | 17 | 3 |
| 9 | 17 | 3 |
| 10 | 17 | 3 |
| 11 | 17 | 3 |
| 12 | 18 | 3 |
| 13 | 18 | 3 |
| 14 | 18 | 3 |
| 15 | 18 | 3 |
| 16 | 19 | 3 |
| 17 | 19 | 4 |
| 18 | 20 | 4 |
| 19 | 20 | 5 |
| 20 | 21 | 5 |
| 21 | 21 | 5 |
| 22 | 22 | 6 |
| 23 | 22 | 6 |
| 24 | 22 | 7 |
| 25 | 22 | 7 |
| 26 | 22 | 7 |
| 27 | 23 | 8 |
| 28 | 22 | 8 |
| 29 | 22 | 8 |
| 30 | 22 | 9 |
| 31 | 22 | 9 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in January
Winds average 22 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 21 km/h on the calmest days to 23 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | breezy |
| 2 | 22 | breezy |
| 3 | 21 | breezy |
| 4 | 21 | breezy |
| 5 | 21 | breezy |
| 6 | 21 | breezy |
| 7 | 21 | breezy |
| 8 | 21 | breezy |
| 9 | 21 | breezy |
| 10 | 21 | breezy |
| 11 | 21 | breezy |
| 12 | 21 | breezy |
| 13 | 21 | breezy |
| 14 | 21 | breezy |
| 15 | 21 | breezy |
| 16 | 21 | breezy |
| 17 | 22 | breezy |
| 18 | 22 | breezy |
| 19 | 22 | breezy |
| 20 | 22 | breezy |
| 21 | 22 | breezy |
| 22 | 22 | breezy |
| 23 | 22 | breezy |
| 24 | 22 | breezy |
| 25 | 22 | breezy |
| 26 | 23 | breezy |
| 27 | 23 | breezy |
| 28 | 23 | breezy |
| 29 | 23 | breezy |
| 30 | 23 | breezy |
| 31 | 23 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 9 h 06 min at the start of January to 9 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 42 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 8:10 AM to 8:00 AM, and sunset from 5:19 PM to 5:50 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.1 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:11 | 8:11 | 8:11 | 8:11 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:10 | 8:09 | 8:09 | 8:09 | 8:08 | 8:08 | 8:07 | 8:07 | 8:06 | 8:06 | 8:05 | 8:05 | 8:04 | 8:03 | 8:03 | 8:02 | 8:01 | 8:01 | 8:00 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:22 | 5:23 | 5:24 | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:50 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.1 | 8:10 | 5:19 |
| 2 | 9.2 | 8:10 | 5:20 |
| 3 | 9.2 | 8:10 | 5:20 |
| 4 | 9.2 | 8:11 | 5:21 |
| 5 | 9.2 | 8:11 | 5:22 |
| 6 | 9.2 | 8:11 | 5:23 |
| 7 | 9.2 | 8:11 | 5:24 |
| 8 | 9.2 | 8:10 | 5:25 |
| 9 | 9.3 | 8:10 | 5:26 |
| 10 | 9.3 | 8:10 | 5:26 |
| 11 | 9.3 | 8:10 | 5:27 |
| 12 | 9.3 | 8:10 | 5:28 |
| 13 | 9.3 | 8:10 | 5:29 |
| 14 | 9.4 | 8:09 | 5:30 |
| 15 | 9.4 | 8:09 | 5:31 |
| 16 | 9.4 | 8:09 | 5:33 |
| 17 | 9.4 | 8:08 | 5:34 |
| 18 | 9.4 | 8:08 | 5:35 |
| 19 | 9.5 | 8:07 | 5:36 |
| 20 | 9.5 | 8:07 | 5:37 |
| 21 | 9.5 | 8:06 | 5:38 |
| 22 | 9.6 | 8:06 | 5:39 |
| 23 | 9.6 | 8:05 | 5:40 |
| 24 | 9.6 | 8:05 | 5:41 |
| 25 | 9.6 | 8:04 | 5:43 |
| 26 | 9.7 | 8:03 | 5:44 |
| 27 | 9.7 | 8:03 | 5:45 |
| 28 | 9.7 | 8:02 | 5:46 |
| 29 | 9.8 | 8:01 | 5:47 |
| 30 | 9.8 | 8:01 | 5:48 |
| 31 | 9.8 | 8:00 | 5:50 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 1.89 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.61 kWh/m² to a high of 6.83 kWh/m² in July across the year — January's 1.89 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 20 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 21 | 2.0 | Dim |
| 22 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.0 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.1 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.2 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.2 | Moderate |
Is January a good time to visit Sumqayit?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Sumqayit.
What to pack for Sumqayit in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Sumqayit sees daytime highs around 7°C and nights near 5°C. Pack a warm layer. Worth having: a heavy coat and a windbreaker. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sumqayit in January
The nearest coast averages about 8°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 26°C and coldest in February near 7°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 14 to Oct 7 — about 3.8 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Bracing |
| Feb | 7 | Bracing |
| Mar | 7 | Bracing |
| Apr | 10 | Bracing |
| May | 15 | Bracing |
| Jun | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jul | 25 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 23 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 19 | Cool |
| Nov | 14 | Bracing |
| Dec | 10 | Bracing |
UV index in Sumqayit in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sumqayit peaks around July 20 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 5 | Moderate |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Air quality in Sumqayit in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Sumqayit is worst in September — around 24 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (December, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 13 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 11 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 19 | Moderate |
| Sep | 24 | Moderate |
| Oct | 20 | Moderate |
| Nov | 15 | Moderate |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Sumqayit?
Sumqayit sits at 40.6°N, 49.7°E, -11 m above sea level, in Azerbaijan. The nearest listed city is Jorat, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Sumqayit
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sumqayit.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sumqayit has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 38 m around an average of -15 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 350 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,217 m.
The land around Sumqayit is covered by artificial surfaces (61%) and water (21%) within 3 km, water (47%) and grassland (28%) within 16 km, and water (58%) and grassland (28%) within 80 km.
Azerbaijan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 28% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $7,411
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 58%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 6.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 454
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Sumqayit (40.5897°, 49.6686°, elevation -11 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).