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Buynaksk, Russia

Full City Profile

62,689 Population 7,749/sq mi density
1,467 ft Elevation 447 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Buynaksk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density7,749/sq mi
Coordinates42.8180°N, 47.1268°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

190 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M5.4 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jan 31, 1999 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia M5.7 44 km
May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 144 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 125 km
Aug 26, 2025 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M5.4 100 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 146 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 145 km
Feb 21, 1999 Caucasus region, Russia M5.3 50 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 131 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 73 km
Jan 2, 2021 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia M5.1 108 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 140 km
May 21, 1991 Caspian Sea M5.0 74 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 117 km
Jun 5, 2001 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia M5.0 129 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 136 km
Jan 3, 1990 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia M4.9 116 km
Jan 11, 2007 46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M4.9 117 km
Feb 15, 1992 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia M4.9 49 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 142 km
Apr 16, 2013 2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia M4.8 66 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 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.7 in

Buynaksk has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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