Al’burikent, Russia

Full City Profile

10,591 Population 7/sq mi density

141 ft Elevation 43 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Al’burikent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.0°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	141 ft (43 m)
Area	1,600.7 sq mi (4,145.7 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	42.9739°N, 47.4711°W
Timezone	Europe/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"

60% below US avg

Snowfall 2.7"

Wettest Month (Sep) 1.97"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 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	55 km
Aug 26, 2025	21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia	M5.4	86 km
Feb 21, 1999	Caucasus region, Russia	M5.3	59 km
May 3, 2017	12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia	M5.2	98 km
Jan 2, 2021	5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia	M5.1	107 km
Jun 5, 2001	53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia	M5.0	110 km
May 21, 1991	Caspian Sea	M5.0	47 km
Apr 17, 1994	Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region	M5.0	148 km
Jan 11, 2007	46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia	M4.9	97 km
Feb 15, 1992	17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia	M4.9	80 km
Jan 3, 1990	16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia	M4.9	106 km
Apr 16, 2013	2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia	M4.8	65 km
Apr 22, 2000	29 km NE of Belidzhi, Russia	M4.8	145 km
May 13, 2016	12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia	M4.8	87 km
Sep 19, 1999	3 km S of Kizilyurt, Russia	M4.8	52 km
Jul 23, 1990	14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia	M4.8	127 km
Jun 30, 2007	40 km ENE of Izberbash, Russia	M4.8	70 km
Nov 15, 2001	6 km NE of Uchkent, Russia	M4.8	33 km
Apr 10, 1994	5 km NW of Tsentoroy, Russia	M4.7	105 km
Jul 28, 2021	15 km W of Ashil’ta, Russia	M4.7	80 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	36 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	32°F (-0°C)	0.9 in
March	38°F (3°C)	0.9 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.9 in
May	60°F (16°C)	1.6 in
June	69°F (21°C)	1.7 in
July	74°F (24°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.3 in
September	65°F (18°C)	2.0 in	Wettest
October	53°F (12°C)	1.5 in
November	43°F (6°C)	1.3 in
December	35°F (2°C)	1.0 in

Al’burikent has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 31°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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