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Shamkhal, Russia

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8,375 Population 5/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Shamkhal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area1,600.7 sq mi (4,145.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates43.0596°N, 47.3373°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
64% below US avg
Snowfall 1.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 1.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 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 42 km
Aug 26, 2025 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M5.4 101 km
Feb 21, 1999 Caucasus region, Russia M5.3 45 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 103 km
Jan 2, 2021 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia M5.1 121 km
May 21, 1991 Caspian Sea M5.0 60 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 149 km
Jun 5, 2001 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia M5.0 124 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 72 km
Jul 23, 1990 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia M4.8 119 km
Apr 16, 2013 2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia M4.8 78 km
Jun 30, 2007 40 km ENE of Izberbash, Russia M4.8 84 km
May 13, 2016 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia M4.8 77 km
Sep 19, 1999 3 km S of Kizilyurt, Russia M4.8 39 km
Nov 15, 2001 6 km NE of Uchkent, Russia M4.8 19 km
Apr 10, 1994 5 km NW of Tsentoroy, Russia M4.7 94 km
Jul 28, 2021 15 km W of Ashil’ta, Russia M4.7 73 km
Sep 24, 2000 9 km NE of Levashi, Russia M4.6 65 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 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 0.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in Driest
May 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Wettest
October 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.2 in

Shamkhal has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.7") and April the driest (0.8").

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