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Chegem, Russia

Kabardino-Balkariya Republic · Russia

Chegem is a small city in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia with a population of 18,000. Elevation: 1,562 ft (476 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,000 Population 296/sq mi density
1,562 ft Elevation 476 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
24.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Moscow Timezone

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People

Population18,000
Density296/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Population18,000
Population Density296 / sq mi
Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Coordinates43.5672°, 43.5853°
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceKabardino-Balkariya Republic
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation24.3 inches (616 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)

About Chegem

Chegem is a small city in Russia (Kabardino-Balkariya Republic) with a population of 18,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet (476 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Moscow.

Climate in Chegem

Chegem has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 649 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 22.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 24.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 32.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 61.3
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 87.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 111.1
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 77.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 68.5
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.2
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 45.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 38.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 22.9
Chegem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below Russia avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,562 ft (476 m)
Area60.7 sq mi (157.2 km²)
Population Density296/sq mi
Coordinates43.5672°N, 43.5853°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.3"
36% below Russia avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 22, 2024.

Apr 29, 1991 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia M7.0 124 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 128 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 121 km
Sep 7, 2009 8 km N of Oni, Georgia M6.0 102 km
May 3, 1991 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.6 102 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 110 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 120 km
Apr 29, 1991 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M5.4 116 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 138 km
Feb 6, 2006 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia M5.3 102 km
May 3, 1991 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.2 106 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 118 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 114 km
May 15, 1991 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M4.9 113 km
Jun 3, 2024 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia M4.9 119 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M4.9 112 km
Apr 29, 1991 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia M4.9 114 km
Sep 7, 2009 Russia-Georgia border region M4.8 106 km
Aug 18, 2011 19 km WNW of Ambrolauri, Georgia M4.8 119 km
Mar 27, 1992 18 km WNW of Java, Georgia M4.8 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 95 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 122 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 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.2 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.1 in

Chegem has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Chegem

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Школа №2 - - - -
Школа №1 - - - -
Школа №4 - - - -
Школа №3 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chegem

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Chegem

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Дом-музей Бекмурзы Пачева
Дом-музей Марко Вовчок
Краеведческий музей
Музей изобразительных искусств

Libraries in Chegem

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Научная библиотека КБГАУ им. В. М. Кокова0.0
Научная библиотека КБГАУ им. В. М. Кокова0.0
Национальная библиотека0.0
Национальная библиотека0.0
Периодика0.0
Периодика0.0

Farmers Markets in Chegem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Александровка
Дубки
Зелёный
Искож
Козий
Стрелка
Торгово-закупочная база
Ярмарка выходного дня

Cafes in Chegem

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Берег
Встреча
Заира

Monuments in Chegem

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ленин

Dentists in Chegem

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

МАГиЯ

Gas Stations in Chegem

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lukoil
Rosneft
RU #1244226677
RU #737589449

Banks in Chegem

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosselkhozbank
Sberbank

Shopping Malls in Chegem

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Эра

Gyms in Chegem

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RU #6867723577
RU #6993760285
RU #7006927892

Stadiums & Teams in Chegem

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Chegem

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mineralnye Vody AirportMRVLarge Airport
Nalchik AirportNALMedium Airport

Post Offices in Chegem

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
СДЭК
Чегем 361401
Чегем 361403

Treatment Centers in Chegem

27 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
3Z
Clinic №2
Helix
Амбулатория
Детская поликлинка №1
Детская поликлинка №1
Детская поликлинка №2
Детская поликлинка №2
Детская поликлинка №2
Детская поликлинка №2
Кожвендиспансер
МастерСлух
Медиум
Наркодиспансер
Патологоанатомическое бюро
Поликлиника №1
Поликлиника №1
Поликлиника №2
Поликлиника №2
Поликлиника №3
Поликлиника №3
Поликлиника Кабардино-Балкарского государственного университета
Психоневрологический диспансер
Станция переливания крови
Туберкулезный диспансер
Физкультурный диспансер
Эстрамед

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chegem

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Нижняя мечеть

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 Chegem

What is the population of Chegem?

Chegem has a population of 18,000 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 296 people per square mile, spread across 60.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chegem?

Chegem has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.3 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

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