Kafyr-Kumukh, Russia

Full City Profile

4,274 Population 149/sq mi density

1,207 ft Elevation 368 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Kafyr-Kumukh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.7°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,207 ft (368 m)
Area	28.7 sq mi (74.4 km²)
Population Density	149/sq mi
Coordinates	42.8375°N, 47.1541°W
Timezone	Europe/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"

56% below US avg

Snowfall 2.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.09"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 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	146 km
Oct 14, 2012	10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia	M5.5	128 km
Aug 26, 2025	21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia	M5.4	99 km
Jun 5, 2018	2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.3	149 km
Sep 17, 2013	21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia	M5.3	134 km
Feb 21, 1999	Caucasus region, Russia	M5.3	50 km
May 7, 2012	4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.3	147 km
May 3, 2017	12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia	M5.2	75 km
Jan 2, 2021	5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia	M5.1	108 km
Jun 5, 2001	53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia	M5.0	128 km
Apr 17, 1994	Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region	M5.0	121 km
May 21, 1991	Caspian Sea	M5.0	71 km
Jun 29, 2014	3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan	M5.0	143 km
Feb 15, 1992	17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia	M4.9	52 km
Jan 11, 2007	46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia	M4.9	115 km
Jan 3, 1990	16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia	M4.9	115 km
May 18, 2012	3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M4.9	144 km
Aug 10, 2019	4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan	M4.9	139 km
Jul 23, 1990	14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia	M4.8	99 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	39 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.8 in	Coldest, Driest
February	32°F (-0°C)	0.9 in
March	39°F (4°C)	0.9 in
April	51°F (11°C)	1.1 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.0 in
June	69°F (21°C)	2.1 in	Wettest
July	74°F (23°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.7 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.1 in
October	52°F (11°C)	1.4 in
November	42°F (6°C)	1.3 in
December	34°F (1°C)	0.9 in

Kafyr-Kumukh has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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