Shamkhal-Termen, Russia

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5,774 Population 4/sq mi density

112 ft Elevation 34 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Shamkhal-Termen experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	54.0°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	112 ft (34 m)
Area	1,600.7 sq mi (4,145.7 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	43.0339°N, 47.3105°W
Timezone	Europe/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"

62% below US avg

Snowfall 1.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 1.73"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

160 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	41 km
Aug 26, 2025	21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia	M5.4	101 km
Feb 21, 1999	Caucasus region, Russia	M5.3	44 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	119 km
Apr 17, 1994	Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region	M5.0	146 km
May 21, 1991	Caspian Sea	M5.0	61 km
Jun 5, 2001	53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia	M5.0	125 km
Jan 3, 1990	16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia	M4.9	120 km
Jan 11, 2007	46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia	M4.9	111 km
Feb 15, 1992	17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia	M4.9	69 km
Sep 19, 1999	3 km S of Kizilyurt, Russia	M4.8	38 km
Apr 16, 2013	2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia	M4.8	76 km
May 13, 2016	12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia	M4.8	74 km
Jun 30, 2007	40 km ENE of Izberbash, Russia	M4.8	85 km
Nov 15, 2001	6 km NE of Uchkent, Russia	M4.8	19 km
Jul 23, 1990	14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia	M4.8	117 km
Jul 28, 2021	15 km W of Ashil’ta, Russia	M4.7	70 km
Apr 10, 1994	5 km NW of Tsentoroy, Russia	M4.7	92 km
Feb 18, 2001	1 km SW of Gimry, Russia	M4.6	51 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	22 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	0.9 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	1.0 in
March	41°F (5°C)	0.8 in
April	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in	Driest
May	62°F (17°C)	1.3 in
June	72°F (22°C)	1.4 in
July	77°F (25°C)	1.2 in	Warmest
August	76°F (24°C)	1.1 in
September	67°F (20°C)	1.7 in	Wettest
October	55°F (13°C)	1.4 in
November	45°F (7°C)	1.5 in
December	36°F (2°C)	1.1 in

Shamkhal-Termen has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.7") and April the driest (0.8").

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