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Argun, Russia

Chechnya · Russia

Argun is a small city in Chechnya, Russia with a population of 28,100. Elevation: 387 ft (118 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

28,100 Population 1,155/sq mi density
387 ft Elevation 118 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
18.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Moscow Timezone

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About Argun

Argun

Argun, also known as Ustrada is a town in the Chechen Republic, Russia, located on the Argun River. Population: 29,525 (2010 census); 25,698 (2002 census); 25,491 (1989 Soviet census); 22,000 (1968).

People

Population28,100
Density1,155/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain18.2 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Population28,100
Population Density1,155 / sq mi
Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Coordinates43.2929°, 45.8669°
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceChechnya
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation18.2 inches (463 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)

About Argun

Argun is a small city in Russia (Chechnya) with a population of 28,100. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet (118 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Moscow.

Climate in Argun

Argun has an average annual temperature of 11.9°C (53°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 544 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -4.1° / 2.4° 28.6
Feb -0.4°C / 31°F -4.1° / 3.2° 21.7
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F 1° / 10.3° 33.7
Apr 11.2°C / 52°F 5.4° / 17.1° 42.0
May 17.4°C / 63°F 11.5° / 23.4° 63.4
Jun 22.1°C / 72°F 16° / 28.2° 85.8
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 18.6° / 31.2° 54.8
Aug 24.4°C / 76°F 18° / 30.7° 47.1
Sep 19.5°C / 67°F 13.7° / 25.4° 46.7
Oct 12.6°C / 55°F 7.6° / 17.6° 54.1
Nov 5.2°C / 41°F 1.5° / 9° 35.3
Dec 0.6°C / 33°F -2.4° / 3.5° 30.9
Argun experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below Russia avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area24.3 sq mi (63.0 km²)
Population Density1,155/sq mi
Coordinates43.2929°N, 45.8669°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"
52% below Russia avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 20, 2025.

Oct 23, 1992 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia M6.4 100 km
Jan 31, 1999 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia M5.7 80 km
Feb 21, 1999 Caucasus region, Russia M5.3 78 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 128 km
Feb 15, 1992 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia M4.9 76 km
May 13, 2016 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia M4.8 58 km
Nov 15, 2001 6 km NE of Uchkent, Russia M4.8 105 km
Jun 2, 2014 3 km NW of Kalinovskaya, Russia M4.8 46 km
Sep 19, 1999 3 km S of Kizilyurt, Russia M4.8 83 km
Jul 23, 1990 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia M4.8 64 km
May 4, 1993 36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia M4.8 96 km
Jul 28, 2021 15 km W of Ashil’ta, Russia M4.7 82 km
Apr 10, 1994 5 km NW of Tsentoroy, Russia M4.7 37 km
Mar 31, 2013 2 km SSE of Untsukul’, Russia M4.6 101 km
Apr 27, 2014 12 km E of Duba-Yurt, Russia M4.6 30 km
Oct 24, 1992 24 km NE of Pasanauri, Georgia M4.6 118 km
Feb 18, 2001 1 km SW of Gimry, Russia M4.6 98 km
Mar 14, 2022 21 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia M4.5 83 km
Aug 5, 2007 10 km W of Tolstoy-Yurt, Russia M4.5 24 km
Jun 2, 2012 6 km N of Yalkhoy-Mokhk, Russia M4.5 31 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 - 31 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
September 65°F (19°C) 1.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.1 in

Argun has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Argun

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Гимназия №13 имени С.Д.Диканиева - - - -
Средняя общеобразовательная школа №2 имени Канти Абдурахманова - - - -
Средняя общеобразовательная школа №5 - - - -
Средняя общеобразовательная школа №3 имени М.М.Вайханова - - - -
Средняя общеобразовательная школа №1 имени Х. Х. Хататаева - - - -
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Radio Stations near Argun

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Argun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Akhmat Kadyrov Museum
Museum of the Chechen Republic
Музей им. А. Сулейманова
Этнографическая деревня Шира-Котар

Libraries in Argun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
National Library of the Chechen Republic0.0
Библиотека №90.0
Городская библиотека0.0
Городская библиотека0.0

Farmers Markets in Argun

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
База стройматериалов
Беркат
Зеленые ряды
Зелёный рынок
Керамическая плитка
Металл-база "Арсенал"
Молочные продукты и птица
Молочные продукты и птица
Мясо
Мясо
Рынок
рынок "8-марта"
Рынок "Микрорайон"
Рынок автозапчастей
Рынок автозапчастей
Рынок на окружной
Северный рынок
Супермаркет
Супермаркет

Cafes in Argun

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Прага

Train Stations in Argun

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Argun

Gas Stations in Argun

12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Argun
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StartOil
Поворот
Роснефть
Эзди газ
Юсуп

Shopping Malls in Argun

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zara
Амина

Stadiums & Teams in Argun

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Argun

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akhmat Kadyrov Grozny International AirportGRVLarge Airport
Khankala Air Base-Medium Airport
Kalinovskaya Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Argun

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
СДЭК

Treatment Centers in Argun

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Doctor Lab
Ummi med
Лимед
Медик-Профи
Поликлиника №7
Хиджама центр Марат

Churches & Religious Organizations in Argun

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Мечеть имени Аймани-Хаджи Кадыровой

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 Argun

What is the population of Argun?

Argun has a population of 28,100 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 1,155 people per square mile, spread across 24.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Argun?

Argun has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.2 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

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