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Alagir, Russia

North Ossetia–Alania · Russia

Alagir is a small city in North Ossetia–Alania, Russia with a population of 19,665. Elevation: 2,001 ft (610 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

19,665 Population 2,215/sq mi density
2,001 ft Elevation 610 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Moscow Timezone

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People

Population19,665
Density2,215/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation2,001 ft (610 m)
Population19,665
Population Density2,215 / sq mi
Elevation2,001 ft (610 m)
Coordinates43.0425°, 44.2202°
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceNorth Ossetia–Alania
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (735 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)

About Alagir

Alagir is a small city in Russia (North Ossetia–Alania) with a population of 19,665. The city sits at an elevation of 2,001 feet (610 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Moscow.

Climate in Alagir

Alagir has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 952 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.2°C / 30°F -4.7° / 2.4° 30.5
Feb -0.1°C / 32°F -4° / 3.7° 33.9
Mar 4.6°C / 40°F 0.8° / 8.3° 61.9
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F 6° / 14.5° 91.3
May 15.2°C / 59°F 11.2° / 19.2° 150.6
Jun 19.2°C / 67°F 14.8° / 23.6° 181.1
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 17.2° / 26° 112.2
Aug 21.2°C / 70°F 17.1° / 25.4° 90.1
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 12.7° / 20.8° 70.5
Oct 11.1°C / 52°F 7° / 15.2° 62.0
Nov 4.4°C / 40°F 1.2° / 7.6° 38.7
Dec 0.4°C / 33°F -3.1° / 3.9° 29.6
Alagir experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,001 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below Russia avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,001 ft (610 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²)
Population Density2,215/sq mi
Coordinates43.0425°N, 44.2202°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Russia avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

198 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 20, 2025.

Apr 29, 1991 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia M7.0 79 km
Oct 23, 1992 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia M6.4 88 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 67 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 66 km
Sep 7, 2009 8 km N of Oni, Georgia M6.0 76 km
May 3, 1991 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.6 89 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 63 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 73 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 63 km
Apr 29, 1991 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M5.4 91 km
Feb 6, 2006 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia M5.3 71 km
May 3, 1991 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.2 90 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 60 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 61 km
Jun 3, 2024 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia M4.9 84 km
May 15, 1991 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M4.9 89 km
Apr 29, 1991 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia M4.9 60 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M4.9 62 km
Aug 18, 2011 19 km WNW of Ambrolauri, Georgia M4.8 115 km
Sep 7, 2009 Russia-Georgia border region M4.8 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 44 km
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 148 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
March 38°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in

Alagir has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Alagir

Institution Type Founded Website
Казбек дом College
Северо-Кавказский лесной техникум College Visit →

Schools in Alagir

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Средняя общеобразовательная школа №3
Средняя общеобразовательная школа №5
Средняя школа №5
Средняя школа №2 им. А. С. Дзасохова
Школа №2
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Radio Stations near Alagir

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Алания FM news, ossetian music MP3
Road Radio 91.2 AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Alagir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Музей истории горной промышленности
Музей истории Дигоры

Libraries in Alagir

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека0.0
Детская библиотека0.0

Farmers Markets in Alagir

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Дигорский рынок
Продуктовый рынок

Cafes in Alagir

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2x2
пушкин
СКЛТ Кафе

Cinemas in Alagir

2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Кинотеатр «Комсомолец»
Кинотеатр «Комсомолец»

Monuments in Alagir

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Уастырджи

Train Stations in Alagir

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alagir

Gas Stations in Alagir

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil
RU #3862444296
RU #4391221089
Газпром
Роснефть

Banks in Alagir

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Сбербанк

Shopping Malls in Alagir

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ЦУМ

Ski Resorts Near Alagir

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Gudauri Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Alagir

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mozdok Air BaseMedium Airport
Nalchik AirportNALMedium Airport
Vladikavkaz Beslan International AirportOGZMedium Airport
Vladikavkaz Gizel' AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Alagir

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Почта России
СДЭК

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alagir

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Богоявленский женский монастырь
Памятник, мемориал
Роща Хетага
Свято-Вознесенский собор
Церковь Елизаветы Федоровны и Варвары
Церковь Святителя Николая Чудотворца

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Moscow

🇷🇺 About Russia

Capital Moscow
Population 144,478,050
Area 17,100,000 km²
GDP (USD) $2,071,505,725,031
GDP per capita $14,159
HDI 0.822
Life expectancy 73.3 years
Internet users 92.3%
Urban population 75.0%
Currency RUB (Ruble)
Languages Russian
Calling code +7
TLD .ru
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Russia

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Новый год
Jan 2 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 3 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 4 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 5 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 6 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Рождество Христово
Feb 23 Defender of the Fatherland Day День защитника Отечества
Mar 8 International Women's Day Международный женский день
May 1 Labour Day День труда
May 9 Victory Day День Победы
Jun 12 Russia Day День России
Nov 4 Unity Day День народного единства

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alagir

What is the population of Alagir?

Alagir has a population of 19,665 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 2,215 people per square mile, spread across 8.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alagir?

Alagir has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

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