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Magas, Russia

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8,771 Population 1,797/sq mi density
1,736 ft Elevation 529 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Magas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,736 ft (529 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²)
Population Density1,797/sq mi
Coordinates43.2226°N, 44.7726°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

194 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 20, 2025.

Apr 29, 1991 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia M7.0 124 km
Oct 23, 1992 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia M6.4 75 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 105 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 107 km
Sep 7, 2009 8 km N of Oni, Georgia M6.0 125 km
May 3, 1991 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.6 138 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 109 km
Apr 29, 1991 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M5.4 140 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 104 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 107 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 147 km
Feb 6, 2006 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia M5.3 120 km
May 3, 1991 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.2 139 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 101 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 105 km
Apr 29, 1991 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia M4.9 103 km
May 15, 1991 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M4.9 137 km
Jun 3, 2024 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia M4.9 131 km
Feb 15, 1992 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia M4.9 150 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M4.9 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 62 km
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 65°F (19°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in

Magas has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.0").

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