Burtunay, Russia

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4,014 Population 329/sq mi density

3,747 ft Elevation 1,142 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Burtunay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.5 inches. The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	41.3°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,747 ft (1,142 m)
Area	12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²)
Population Density	329/sq mi
Coordinates	42.9886°N, 46.6303°W
Timezone	Europe/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.5"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 4.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.4 on Aug 26, 2025.

Oct 23, 1992	38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia	M6.4	132 km
Jan 31, 1999	1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia	M5.7	25 km
Oct 14, 2012	10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia	M5.5	131 km
Aug 26, 2025	21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia	M5.4	145 km
Feb 21, 1999	Caucasus region, Russia	M5.3	30 km
Sep 17, 2013	21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia	M5.3	115 km
May 3, 2017	12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia	M5.2	94 km
Apr 17, 1994	Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region	M5.0	119 km
May 21, 1991	Caspian Sea	M5.0	115 km
Aug 10, 2019	4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan	M4.9	148 km
Feb 15, 1992	17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia	M4.9	22 km
May 13, 2016	12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia	M4.8	19 km
Sep 19, 1999	3 km S of Kizilyurt, Russia	M4.8	27 km
Apr 16, 2013	2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia	M4.8	110 km
May 4, 1993	36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia	M4.8	126 km
Jul 23, 1990	14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia	M4.8	63 km
Jun 2, 2014	3 km NW of Kalinovskaya, Russia	M4.8	115 km
Jun 30, 2007	40 km ENE of Izberbash, Russia	M4.8	137 km
Nov 15, 2001	6 km NE of Uchkent, Russia	M4.8	45 km
Sep 5, 1994	9 km NNW of Lagodekhi, Georgia	M4.7	125 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	47 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (177 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Kazbek	Stratovolcano	5,050 m (16,568 ft)	-750	177 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	23°F (-5°C)	0.8 in
March	29°F (-2°C)	1.2 in
April	42°F (5°C)	2.2 in
May	49°F (9°C)	3.3 in
June	55°F (13°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
August	59°F (15°C)	3.0 in
September	52°F (11°C)	2.4 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.3 in
November	35°F (1°C)	1.0 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.6 in

Burtunay has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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