Bezhta, Russia

Full City Profile

3,994 Population 186/sq mi density

5,328 ft Elevation 1,624 meters

37°F Avg Temperature 3°C

Bezhta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	37.3°F
	31% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,328 ft (1,624 m)
Area	21.5 sq mi (55.7 km²)
Population Density	186/sq mi
Coordinates	42.1338°N, 46.1283°W
Timezone	Europe/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.3"

18% below US avg

Snowfall 6.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.69"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

193 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	98 km
Jan 31, 1999	1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia	M5.7	128 km
May 7, 2012	1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.6	85 km
Oct 14, 2012	10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia	M5.5	41 km
Sep 17, 2013	21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia	M5.3	26 km
Nov 27, 1997	12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia	M5.3	73 km
Feb 21, 1999	Caucasus region, Russia	M5.3	133 km
May 7, 2012	4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.3	81 km
Jun 5, 2018	2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.3	87 km
May 3, 2017	12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia	M5.2	69 km
May 18, 2012	11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan	M5.1	95 km
Apr 17, 1994	Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region	M5.0	26 km
Jun 29, 2014	3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan	M5.0	74 km
Feb 15, 1992	17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia	M4.9	81 km
May 18, 2012	3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M4.9	81 km
Aug 10, 2019	4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan	M4.9	66 km
May 4, 1993	36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia	M4.8	93 km
Apr 25, 2002	Georgia-Armenia border region	M4.8	105 km
Jul 23, 1990	14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia	M4.8	67 km
May 13, 2016	12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia	M4.8	93 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	144 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (148 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Kazbek	Stratovolcano	5,050 m (16,568 ft)	-750	148 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	19°F (-7°C)	1.2 in
March	25°F (-4°C)	1.9 in
April	37°F (3°C)	3.4 in
May	43°F (6°C)	4.6 in
June	50°F (10°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
July	56°F (13°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
August	55°F (13°C)	3.3 in
September	49°F (10°C)	2.6 in
October	40°F (5°C)	2.2 in
November	32°F (-0°C)	1.6 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.1 in

Bezhta has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 19°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").

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