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Makhachkala, Russia

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596,356 Population 3,299/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Makhachkala experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.8 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area180.8 sq mi (468.1 km²)
Population Density3,299/sq mi
Coordinates42.9778°N, 47.5003°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.8"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 1.73"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

153 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 57 km
Aug 26, 2025 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M5.4 85 km
Feb 21, 1999 Caucasus region, Russia M5.3 61 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 100 km
Jan 2, 2021 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia M5.1 107 km
Jun 5, 2001 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia M5.0 108 km
May 21, 1991 Caspian Sea M5.0 45 km
Jan 11, 2007 46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M4.9 95 km
Feb 15, 1992 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia M4.9 82 km
Jan 3, 1990 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia M4.9 105 km
May 13, 2016 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia M4.8 89 km
Jul 23, 1990 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia M4.8 130 km
Nov 15, 2001 6 km NE of Uchkent, Russia M4.8 35 km
Jun 30, 2007 40 km ENE of Izberbash, Russia M4.8 68 km
Sep 19, 1999 3 km S of Kizilyurt, Russia M4.8 54 km
Apr 22, 2000 29 km NE of Belidzhi, Russia M4.8 144 km
Apr 16, 2013 2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia M4.8 65 km
Apr 10, 1994 5 km NW of Tsentoroy, Russia M4.7 108 km
Jul 28, 2021 15 km W of Ashil’ta, Russia M4.7 82 km
Dec 2, 2000 2 km E of Levashi, Russia M4.6 62 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 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 0.9 in
February 33°F (1°C) 1.0 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
April 51°F (10°C) 0.8 in Driest
May 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in Wettest
October 56°F (14°C) 1.5 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in

Makhachkala has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.7") and April the driest (0.8").

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