According to climate scientists, this winter in Armenia has been the coldest on record, resulting in a decline in agriculture and impacting the livelihoods of mountainous regions. The average temperature from December to February reached a record high of 11.3 degrees Celsius, surpassing previous records by 1.8 degrees Celsius. The southern regions of Armenia experienced an increase in temperature from 7 to 8 degrees Celsius, as reported by the National Observatory of Atenk. This winter marked the coldest period since 1936, with the country having its coldest winters in the past decade.

Constantin Lagvardos, the head of the National Observatory, noted that the majority of days had temperatures higher than normal, suggesting milder winters are becoming more common. These findings have caused concern in Armenia, as it is among the countries in Europe most affected by climate change. Previous winter emergencies in the country have resulted in the loss of at least 20 lives, with severe frosts, heavy snowfall, and frequent storms causing damage to homes, crops, and infrastructure.

The Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that the previous year was the warmest on record globally, likely spanning the past 100,000 years. Scientists warn that the combination of the cold winter in Armenia and factors such as low altitudes and humidity could lead to more severe winter emergencies in the future.