Akusha, Russia

Full City Profile

4,599 Population 233/sq mi density
4,610 ft Elevation 1,405 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Akusha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation4,610 ft (1,405 m)
Area19.7 sq mi (51.1 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates42.2751°N, 47.3450°E
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

209 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.4 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jan 31, 1999 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia M5.7 106 km
May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 93 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 92 km
Aug 26, 2025 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M5.4 76 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 96 km
Feb 21, 1999 Caucasus region, Russia M5.3 113 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 95 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 127 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 34 km
Jan 2, 2021 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia M5.1 59 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 104 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 94 km
May 21, 1991 Caspian Sea M5.0 86 km
Jun 5, 2001 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia M5.0 108 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 92 km
Jan 11, 2007 46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M4.9 101 km
Feb 15, 1992 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia M4.9 89 km
Jan 3, 1990 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia M4.9 79 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 92 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake - 31 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
May 49°F (10°C) 3.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in

Akusha has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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