Karata, Russia

Full City Profile

5,093 Population 237/sq mi density
4,567 ft Elevation 1,392 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Karata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average40.4°F
25% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation4,567 ft (1,392 m)
Area21.5 sq mi (55.7 km²)
Population Density237/sq mi
Coordinates42.5945°N, 46.3405°E
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.7"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

212 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 20, 2025.

Oct 23, 1992 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia M6.4 101 km
Jan 31, 1999 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia M5.7 75 km
May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 122 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 86 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 117 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 66 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 124 km
Feb 21, 1999 Caucasus region, Russia M5.3 79 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 120 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 69 km
Jan 2, 2021 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia M5.1 148 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 134 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 114 km
May 21, 1991 Caspian Sea M5.0 141 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 72 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 106 km
Feb 15, 1992 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia M4.9 28 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 118 km
Jul 23, 1990 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia M4.8 35 km
Apr 25, 2002 Georgia-Armenia border region M4.8 146 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 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-5°C) 0.8 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
October 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 0.7 in

Karata has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 22°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.7").

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