Nizhniy Dzhengutay, Russia

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7,450 Population 38/sq mi density

2,054 ft Elevation 626 meters

50°F Avg Temperature 10°C

Nizhniy Dzhengutay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	49.7°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,054 ft (626 m)
Area	198.6 sq mi (514.3 km²)
Population Density	38/sq mi
Coordinates	42.7001°N, 47.2449°W
Timezone	Europe/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 2.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.36"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

195 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	61 km
May 7, 2012	1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.6	133 km
Oct 14, 2012	10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia	M5.5	119 km
Aug 26, 2025	21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia	M5.4	87 km
May 7, 2012	4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.3	135 km
Feb 21, 1999	Caucasus region, Russia	M5.3	67 km
Jun 5, 2018	2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.3	136 km
Sep 17, 2013	21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia	M5.3	133 km
May 3, 2017	12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia	M5.2	63 km
Jan 2, 2021	5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia	M5.1	92 km
May 18, 2012	11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan	M5.1	145 km
Apr 17, 1994	Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region	M5.0	113 km
May 21, 1991	Caspian Sea	M5.0	67 km
Jun 29, 2014	3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan	M5.0	131 km
Jun 5, 2001	53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia	M5.0	117 km
Aug 10, 2019	4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan	M4.9	127 km
Jan 11, 2007	46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia	M4.9	105 km
Jan 3, 1990	16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia	M4.9	101 km
May 18, 2012	3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M4.9	131 km
Feb 15, 1992	17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia	M4.9	60 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	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	0.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	30°F (-1°C)	0.9 in
March	37°F (3°C)	0.9 in
April	50°F (10°C)	1.3 in
May	58°F (15°C)	2.2 in
June	66°F (19°C)	2.4 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	2.1 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.8 in
September	62°F (17°C)	2.2 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.5 in
November	41°F (5°C)	1.2 in
December	33°F (0°C)	0.8 in

Nizhniy Dzhengutay has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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