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Arkhonskaya, Russia

North Ossetia–Alania · Russia

Arkhonskaya is a small city in North Ossetia–Alania, Russia with a population of 7,991. Elevation: 1,752 ft (534 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

7,991 Population 270/sq mi density
1,752 ft Elevation 534 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
29.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Moscow Timezone

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People

Population7,991
Density270/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain29.5 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation1,752 ft (534 m)
Population7,991
Population Density270 / sq mi
Elevation1,752 ft (534 m)
Coordinates43.1100°, 44.5125°
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceNorth Ossetia–Alania
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation29.5 inches (748 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.6 inches (9 cm)

About Arkhonskaya

Arkhonskaya is a small city in Russia (North Ossetia–Alania) with a population of 7,991. The city sits at an elevation of 1,752 feet (534 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 28°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Moscow.

Climate in Arkhonskaya

Arkhonskaya 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
Arkhonskaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,752 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below Russia avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,752 ft (534 m)
Area29.6 sq mi (76.7 km²)
Population Density270/sq mi
Coordinates43.1100°N, 44.5125°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below Russia avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

209 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 M7.0 100 km
Oct 23, 1992 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia M6.4 75 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 84 km
Sep 7, 2009 8 km N of Oni, Georgia M6.0 101 km
May 3, 1991 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.6 114 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 85 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 87 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 81 km
Apr 29, 1991 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M5.4 115 km
Feb 6, 2006 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia M5.3 95 km
May 3, 1991 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.2 114 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 78 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 81 km
Apr 29, 1991 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia M4.9 79 km
Jun 3, 2024 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia M4.9 106 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M4.9 83 km
May 15, 1991 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M4.9 113 km
Apr 30, 1991 4 km ENE of Oni, Georgia M4.8 101 km
Aug 18, 2011 19 km WNW of Ambrolauri, Georgia M4.8 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 46 km
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 170 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 187 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 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.6 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.3 in

Arkhonskaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Arkhonskaya

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Средняя школа №1 им. Петра Масленникова
Средняя школа №2
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Radio Stations near Arkhonskaya

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Arkhonskaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kosta Khetagurov Museum of Ossetian Literature
Museum of Ethnology
Дом-музей К.Л. Хетагурова
Музей истории Владикавказа
Музей истории МВД
Музей театрального искусства Северной Осетии
Музей Терской области
Национальный музей РСО-Алания
Планетарий
Портал
Северо-Осетинский государственный художественный музей им. М. С. Туганова

Libraries in Arkhonskaya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Библиотека0.0
Библиотека0.0
Городская библиотека0.0
Городская библиотека для слепых0.0
Научная библиотека0.0
Нотно-музыкальная библиотека0.0
Республиканская Юношеская Библиотека им. Гайто Газданова0.0
Филиал №1 центральной библиотечной системы0.0

Farmers Markets in Arkhonskaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Архонское ряды
Архонское ряды
Владикавказская ярмарка
Зелёный рынок
Карцинские ряды
Крытый рынок
Первомайский рынок
Рынок «Алан»
Рынок «Викалина»
Рынок «Привоз»
Северный рынок
Торговые ряды
Фруктово-овощной рынок

Monuments in Arkhonskaya

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Братьям Газдановым

Gas Stations in Arkhonskaya

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RU #2886628716
Газпром
Престиж
Рома

Banks in Arkhonskaya

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sberbank

Breweries in Arkhonskaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Дарьял
Дарьял
Пив-Вар
Пив-Вар
Пивоваренный дом «Бавария»

Stadiums & Teams in Arkhonskaya

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Arkhonskaya

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Arkhonskaya

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Magas AirportIGTMedium Airport
Mozdok Air BaseMedium Airport
Vladikavkaz Beslan International AirportOGZMedium Airport
Vladikavkaz Gizel' AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arkhonskaya

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Церковь Пресвятой Троицы

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 Arkhonskaya

What is the population of Arkhonskaya?

Arkhonskaya has a population of 7,991 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 270 people per square mile, spread across 29.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arkhonskaya?

Arkhonskaya has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°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 29.5 inches, with 3.6 inches of snow.

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