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El’brus, Russia

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3,300 Population 136/sq mi density
5,879 ft Elevation 1,792 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
El’brus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average29.7°F
45% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,879 ft (1,792 m)
Area24.3 sq mi (63.0 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates43.2577°N, 42.6444°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 26.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.88"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 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 M7.0 123 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 142 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 132 km
Sep 7, 2009 8 km N of Oni, Georgia M6.0 93 km
May 3, 1991 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.6 81 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 118 km
Apr 29, 1991 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M5.4 98 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 134 km
Feb 6, 2006 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia M5.3 98 km
May 3, 1991 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.2 85 km
Jan 19, 2011 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia M5.2 144 km
May 28, 2013 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia M5.1 80 km
Mar 26, 2013 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia M5.1 82 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 134 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 126 km
May 15, 1991 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M4.9 96 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M4.9 122 km
Apr 29, 1991 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia M4.9 127 km
Jun 3, 2024 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia M4.9 110 km
May 1, 1991 8 km S of Oni, Georgia M4.8 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 19 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 18°F (-8°C) 2.7 in
April 28°F (-3°C) 3.9 in
May 35°F (2°C) 4.6 in
June 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
September 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
October 33°F (0°C) 3.5 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 3.4 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 3.2 in

El’brus has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 13°F in January to 47°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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