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Chirkey, Russia

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7,959 Population 26/sq mi density
1,250 ft Elevation 381 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Chirkey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Area308.1 sq mi (797.8 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates42.9613°N, 46.9787°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 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 25 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 135 km
Aug 26, 2025 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M5.4 118 km
Feb 21, 1999 Caucasus region, Russia M5.3 31 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 132 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 87 km
Jan 2, 2021 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia M5.1 128 km
Jun 5, 2001 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia M5.0 146 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 125 km
May 21, 1991 Caspian Sea M5.0 86 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 41 km
Jan 3, 1990 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia M4.9 135 km
Jan 11, 2007 46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M4.9 133 km
Jul 23, 1990 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia M4.8 88 km
Jun 2, 2014 3 km NW of Kalinovskaya, Russia M4.8 140 km
Jun 30, 2007 40 km ENE of Izberbash, Russia M4.8 109 km
Sep 19, 1999 3 km S of Kizilyurt, Russia M4.8 23 km
May 13, 2016 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia M4.8 47 km
Nov 15, 2001 6 km NE of Uchkent, Russia M4.8 25 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 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.1 in
December 33°F (1°C) 0.8 in

Chirkey has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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