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Samur, Azerbaijan

Qusar District · Azerbaijan

Samur is a small town in Qusar District, Azerbaijan with a population of 1,760. Elevation: 1,007 ft (307 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

1,760 Population 2/sq mi density
1,007 ft Elevation 307 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
17.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Baku Timezone

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About Samur

Samur

Samur is a village and municipality in the Qusar Rayon of Azerbaijan. It has a population of 2,388 and is named after the river which forms part of the Azerbaijan–Russia border. Samur is itself the nearest village to the SDK border crossing where the M1 highway crosses into Russia. This border crossing is the only legal road crossing between the two nations though there is also a railway crossing at Yalama. Both are open to CIS citizens only.

People

Population1,760
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain17.2 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Population1,760
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Coordinates41.6367°, 48.4303°
TimezoneAsia/Baku
Country🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
State / ProvinceQusar District
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation17.2 inches (438 mm)
Annual Snowfall2.1 inches (5 cm)

About Samur

Samur is a small town in Azerbaijan (Qusar District) with a population of 1,760. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet (307 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Baku.

Samur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below Azerbaijan avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,007 ft (307 m)
Area1,086.8 sq mi (2,814.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates41.6367°N, 48.4303°W
TimezoneAsia/Baku

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below Azerbaijan avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 2.05"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

160 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 M5.6 137 km
Aug 26, 2025 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M5.4 91 km
Sep 4, 2015 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan M5.4 108 km
Oct 7, 2012 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan M5.4 99 km
Jun 4, 1999 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan M5.4 124 km
Jul 3, 2023 49 km NE of Xaçmaz, Azerbaijan M5.3 72 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 137 km
Aug 31, 1993 70 km ENE of Xudat, Azerbaijan M5.3 90 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 143 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 136 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 138 km
Jan 2, 2021 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia M5.1 62 km
Feb 5, 2019 23 km NE of Basqal, Azerbaijan M5.0 84 km
Jun 5, 2001 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia M5.0 94 km
Jan 26, 2015 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan M5.0 53 km
May 21, 1991 Caspian Sea M5.0 141 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 147 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 139 km
Jan 11, 2007 46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M4.9 103 km
Sep 3, 2023 7 km ESE of Kyurdarmir, Azerbaijan M4.9 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.1 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in

Samur has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Samur

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Şirvanovka kənd məktəbi
Aşağı İmamqulukənd məktəbi
Hiloba kənd məktəbi
İmamqulukənd məktəbi
Yuxarı Zeyxur kənd məktəbi
Kufoba kənd məktəbi
Samur qəsəbə Məktəbi
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Radio Stations near Samur

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Samur

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1918 Soyqurum Muzeyi \ Qusar
Əmək Muzeyi \ Qusar
Heydər Əliyev Muzeyi
Lermontov Ev muzeyi \ Qusar
Muzey
Muzey
Tarix Etnoqrafiya Muzeyi \ Qusar
Ботанический сад

Libraries in Samur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kitabxana0.0
Kitabxana0.0
Kitabxana0.0
Kitabxana0.0
Mərkəzi Kitabxana Qusar0.0
Qusar Uşaq Kitabxanası0.0
библиотека0.0

Farmers Markets in Samur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mərkəzi Bazar \ Qusar

Hotels in Samur

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lezginka Otel

Cafes in Samur

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Çayxana
Çayxana
Çayxana

Theatres in Samur

7 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Klub
Klub
Klub
Mədəniyyət Evi
Mədəniyyət Evi
Mədəniyyət Evi
Mədəniyyət Evi

Clinics in Samur

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doğun Evi
Uşaq Poliklinikası

Veterinaries in Samur

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baytarlıq
Baytarlıq

Bus Stations in Samur

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avtovağzal \ Samur

Gas Stations in Samur

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AzPetrol \ Samur

Shopping Malls in Samur

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bazar \ Samur

Gyms in Samur

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

İdman
İdman Məktəbi

Stadiums & Teams in Samur

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Samur

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Samur

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akhty AirfieldSmall Airport
Khachmaz AirportSmall Airport
Novokayakent AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Samur

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poçt
Poçt ATS
Poçt ATS

Churches & Religious Organizations in Samur

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abdal Məscidi
Ağ məscid
Cümə Məscidi
Cümə Məscidi
Göy Məscid
Hacı Zeynalabidin Məscidi
İmam Zaman Ağa Məscidi
Karvansaray Məscidi
Məhəmməd Peyğəmbər Məscidi
Şəfəq Məscidi
Sərhəd Məscidi
Təzə Məscid
Ya Hüseyn Məscidi
Yaşıl Məscid

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Baku
Elevation
307 m (1,007 ft)

🇦🇿 About Azerbaijan

Capital Baku
Population 10,224,900
Area 86,600 km²
GDP (USD) $72,428,470,588
GDP per capita $7,133
HDI 0.760
Life expectancy 74.4 years
Internet users 89.0%
Urban population 58.5%
Currency AZN (Manat)
Languages Azerbaijani
Calling code +994
TLD .az
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Samur

What is the population of Samur?

Samur has a population of 1,760 residents and is located in Azerbaijan. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,086.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Samur?

Samur has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.2 inches, with 2.1 inches of snow.

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