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Kurakh, Russia

Dagestan · Russia

Kurakh is a small town in Dagestan, Russia with a population of 3,364. Elevation: 4,419 ft (1,347 m). Average temperature: 42°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,364 Population 16/sq mi density
4,419 ft Elevation 1,347 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°C
23.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Moscow Timezone

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People

Population3,364
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain23.4 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation4,419 ft (1,347 m)
Population3,364
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation4,419 ft (1,347 m)
Coordinates41.5849°, 47.7821°
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Country🇷🇺 Russia
State / ProvinceDagestan
Average Temperature42°F (5°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation23.4 inches (594 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.8 inches (12 cm)

About Kurakh

Kurakh is a small town in Russia (Dagestan) with a population of 3,364. The city sits at an elevation of 4,419 feet (1,347 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Moscow.

Climate in Kurakh

Kurakh has an average annual temperature of 10.7°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (21°C), the coldest is Jan (0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 403 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.4°C / 33°F -4.8° / 5.6° 13.8
Feb 1.2°C / 34°F -4.2° / 6.6° 18.8
Mar 5.2°C / 41°F -0.4° / 10.8° 32.6
Apr 10.2°C / 50°F 4.6° / 15.9° 35.6
May 14.9°C / 59°F 9.2° / 20.6° 51.1
Jun 18.7°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.6° 58.9
Jul 20.8°C / 69°F 15.4° / 26.3° 44.4
Aug 21°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.5° 35.7
Sep 16.4°C / 62°F 11.1° / 21.8° 44.2
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 6.1° / 17.2° 31.9
Nov 5.8°C / 42°F 0.5° / 11.2° 22.5
Dec 2.1°C / 36°F -3.3° / 7.4° 13.4
Kurakh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,419 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below Russia avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,419 ft (1,347 m)
Area209.9 sq mi (543.7 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates41.5849°N, 47.7821°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below Russia avg
Snowfall 4.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

177 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M5.4 on Aug 26, 2025.

May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 83 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 117 km
Jun 4, 1999 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan M5.4 91 km
Oct 7, 2012 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan M5.4 108 km
Sep 4, 2015 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan M5.4 75 km
Aug 26, 2025 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M5.4 103 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 89 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 83 km
Jul 3, 2023 49 km NE of Xaçmaz, Azerbaijan M5.3 126 km
Aug 31, 1993 70 km ENE of Xudat, Azerbaijan M5.3 144 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 95 km
Jan 2, 2021 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia M5.1 60 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 84 km
Jun 5, 2001 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia M5.0 121 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 93 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 128 km
May 21, 1991 Caspian Sea M5.0 144 km
Jan 26, 2015 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan M5.0 97 km
Feb 5, 2019 23 km NE of Basqal, Azerbaijan M5.0 103 km
Sep 3, 2023 7 km ESE of Kyurdarmir, Azerbaijan M4.9 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.9 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
October 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.0 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 0.7 in

Kurakh has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 24°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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Museums in Kurakh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ахтынский краеведческий музей

Libraries in Kurakh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Исламская Библиотека0.0

Gas Stations in Kurakh

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RU #11476500924

Stadiums & Teams in Kurakh

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Kurakh

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Shahdag Mountain Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kurakh

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akhty Airfield-Small Airport
Novokayakent Airport-Small Airport
Shaki Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Moscow

🇷🇺 About Russia

Capital Moscow
Population 144,478,050
Area 17,100,000 km²
GDP (USD) $2,071,505,725,031
GDP per capita $14,159
HDI 0.822
Life expectancy 73.3 years
Internet users 92.3%
Urban population 75.0%
Currency RUB (Ruble)
Languages Russian
Calling code +7
TLD .ru
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Russia

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Новый год
Jan 2 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 3 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 4 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 5 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 6 New Year holiday Новогодние каникулы
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Рождество Христово
Feb 23 Defender of the Fatherland Day День защитника Отечества
Mar 8 International Women's Day Международный женский день
May 1 Labour Day День труда
May 9 Victory Day День Победы
Jun 12 Russia Day День России
Nov 4 Unity Day День народного единства

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kurakh

What is the population of Kurakh?

Kurakh has a population of 3,364 residents and is located in Russia. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 209.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kurakh?

Kurakh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.4 inches, with 4.8 inches of snow.

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