Khunzakh, Russia

Full City Profile

3,955 Population 52/sq mi density

5,449 ft Elevation 1,661 meters

41°F Avg Temperature 5°C

Khunzakh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	41.2°F
	24% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,449 ft (1,661 m)
Area	76.4 sq mi (197.8 km²)
Population Density	52/sq mi
Coordinates	42.5429°N, 46.7061°W
Timezone	Europe/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.6"

38% below US avg

Snowfall 4.5"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

222 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.4 on Aug 26, 2025.

Oct 23, 1992	38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia	M6.4	131 km
Jan 31, 1999	1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia	M5.7	69 km
May 7, 2012	1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.6	111 km
Oct 14, 2012	10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia	M5.5	84 km
Aug 26, 2025	21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia	M5.4	127 km
Jun 5, 2018	2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.3	113 km
May 7, 2012	4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.3	110 km
Feb 21, 1999	Caucasus region, Russia	M5.3	75 km
Nov 27, 1997	12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia	M5.3	137 km
Sep 17, 2013	21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia	M5.3	86 km
May 3, 2017	12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia	M5.2	46 km
May 18, 2012	11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan	M5.1	123 km
Jan 2, 2021	5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia	M5.1	118 km
May 21, 1991	Caspian Sea	M5.0	114 km
Apr 17, 1994	Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region	M5.0	74 km
Jun 29, 2014	3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan	M5.0	105 km
Jan 11, 2007	46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia	M4.9	148 km
May 18, 2012	3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M4.9	108 km
Feb 15, 1992	17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia	M4.9	33 km
Jan 3, 1990	16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia	M4.9	135 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	80 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (181 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Kazbek	Stratovolcano	5,050 m (16,568 ft)	-750	181 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	24°F (-5°C)	0.8 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.3 in
April	42°F (5°C)	2.2 in
May	48°F (9°C)	3.3 in
June	54°F (12°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	60°F (15°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	58°F (15°C)	3.0 in
September	52°F (11°C)	2.3 in
October	43°F (6°C)	1.3 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.1 in
December	27°F (-3°C)	0.7 in

Khunzakh has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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