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Gunib, Russia

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2,576 Population 7,577/sq mi density
3,143 ft Elevation 958 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Gunib experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,143 ft (958 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density7,577/sq mi
Coordinates42.3869°N, 46.9610°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
44% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

212 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 86 km
May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 94 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 78 km
Aug 26, 2025 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M5.4 105 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 97 km
Feb 21, 1999 Caucasus region, Russia M5.3 93 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 98 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 147 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 95 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 24 km
Jan 2, 2021 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia M5.1 92 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 106 km
May 21, 1991 Caspian Sea M5.0 102 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 91 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 72 km
Jun 5, 2001 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia M5.0 138 km
Feb 15, 1992 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia M4.9 59 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 86 km
Jan 11, 2007 46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M4.9 128 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 92 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 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.3 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in

Gunib has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 27°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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