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Nalchik, Russia

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239,300 Population 9,250/sq mi density
1,522 ft Elevation 464 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Nalchik experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Area25.9 sq mi (67.0 km²)
Population Density9,250/sq mi
Coordinates43.4981°N, 43.6189°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 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 M7.0 116 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 120 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 113 km
Sep 7, 2009 8 km N of Oni, Georgia M6.0 94 km
May 3, 1991 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.6 96 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 102 km
Apr 29, 1991 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M5.4 109 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 130 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 112 km
Feb 6, 2006 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia M5.3 94 km
May 3, 1991 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.2 99 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 110 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 106 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M4.9 104 km
Jun 3, 2024 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia M4.9 112 km
Apr 29, 1991 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia M4.9 106 km
May 15, 1991 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M4.9 106 km
Aug 18, 2011 19 km WNW of Ambrolauri, Georgia M4.8 113 km
May 1, 1991 8 km S of Oni, Georgia M4.8 111 km
Sep 7, 2009 Russia-Georgia border region M4.8 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 96 km
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 1.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in

Nalchik has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.2").

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