 The deep gorge of Dzoraget divides Stepanavan into northern and southern banks, the latter of which has deeper historical roots.Surrounded with thick forests and alpine meadows, Stepanavan has a relatively humid climate with an average yearly temperature of 6.6 C. The average temperature of January is -4,2 C while in July it makes +16,7 C. The annual precipitation is 683 mm with snowy winters.Stepanavan is a health resort known for its pine forests and mountainous climate.