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Ardon, Russia

North Ossetia–Alania · Russia

Ardon is a small city in North Ossetia–Alania, Russia with a population of 18,313. Elevation: 1,352 ft (412 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,313 Population 2,292/sq mi density
1,352 ft Elevation 412 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
26.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Moscow Timezone

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People

Population18,313
Density2,292/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain26.0 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Population18,313
Population Density2,292 / sq mi
Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Coordinates43.1789°, 44.2946°
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceNorth Ossetia–Alania
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation26.0 inches (660 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.7 inches (9 cm)

About Ardon

Ardon is a small city in Russia (North Ossetia–Alania) with a population of 18,313. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet (412 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Moscow.

Climate in Ardon

Ardon 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
Ardon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,352 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below Russia avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,352 ft (412 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density2,292/sq mi
Coordinates43.1789°N, 44.2946°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below Russia avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

193 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 95 km
Oct 23, 1992 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia M6.4 93 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 83 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 82 km
Sep 7, 2009 8 km N of Oni, Georgia M6.0 90 km
May 3, 1991 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.6 102 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 79 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 79 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 89 km
Apr 29, 1991 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M5.4 106 km
Feb 6, 2006 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia M5.3 86 km
May 3, 1991 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.2 103 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 76 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 78 km
Apr 29, 1991 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia M4.9 76 km
Jun 3, 2024 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia M4.9 99 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M4.9 78 km
May 15, 1991 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M4.9 103 km
Sep 7, 2009 Russia-Georgia border region M4.8 91 km
May 1, 1991 8 km S of Oni, Georgia M4.8 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 56 km
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 151 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
October 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in

Ardon has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Ardon

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Средняя школа №1 - - - -
Средняя школа №3 - - - -
Средняя школа №2 - - - -
Средняя школа №4 - - - -
Школа с. Кадгарон - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ardon

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Ardon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Музей истории горной промышленности
Музей истории Дигоры

Libraries in Ardon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека0.0
Детская библиотека0.0

Farmers Markets in Ardon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Дигорский рынок
Продуктовый рынок

Hotels in Ardon

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blossom

Cafes in Ardon

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Кад
Ласточка
Смак

Clinics in Ardon

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Амбулатория
Клиника Эндоскопической хирургии суставов
Поликлиника

Dentists in Ardon

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RU #7002926183

Veterinaries in Ardon

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ардонская СББЖ

Train Stations in Ardon

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ардон

Gas Stations in Ardon

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RU #1287974366
RU #4922096977
RU #5469624722
Газпром
ЛюксОил
Ход

Banks in Ardon

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosselkhozbank
Центральный банк РФ

Stadiums & Teams in Ardon

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Ardon

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Ardon

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Magas AirportIGTMedium Airport
Mozdok Air Base-Medium Airport
Nalchik AirportNALMedium Airport
Vladikavkaz Beslan International AirportOGZMedium Airport
Vladikavkaz Gizel' Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Ardon

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Почтамт
СДЭК

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ardon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Храм святого великомученика Георгия Победоносца
Церковь Михаила Архангела

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 Ardon

What is the population of Ardon?

Ardon has a population of 18,313 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 2,292 people per square mile, spread across 8.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ardon?

Ardon 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 71°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.0 inches, with 3.7 inches of snow.

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