Sighnaghi, Georgia

Full City Profile

1,407 Population 2/sq mi density

2,146 ft Elevation 654 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Sighnaghi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	53.8°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,146 ft (654 m)
Area	911.0 sq mi (2,359.5 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	41.6192°N, 45.9223°W
Timezone	Asia/Tbilisi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 1.0"

Wettest Month (May) 3.82"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.0 on Apr 6, 2025.

Oct 23, 1992	38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia	M6.4	127 km
May 7, 2012	1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.6	73 km
Oct 14, 2012	10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia	M5.5	46 km
May 7, 2012	4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.3	67 km
Jun 5, 2018	2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.3	73 km
Sep 17, 2013	21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia	M5.3	59 km
Nov 27, 1997	12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia	M5.3	55 km
May 3, 2017	12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia	M5.2	106 km
Feb 5, 2021	9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia	M5.2	133 km
May 18, 2012	11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan	M5.1	75 km
Jun 29, 2014	3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan	M5.0	62 km
Apr 17, 1994	Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region	M5.0	49 km
May 18, 2012	3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M4.9	69 km
Feb 15, 1992	17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia	M4.9	141 km
Aug 10, 2019	4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan	M4.9	57 km
May 4, 1993	36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia	M4.8	125 km
Jul 12, 2016	19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia	M4.8	148 km
Jul 23, 1990	14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia	M4.8	122 km
Apr 25, 2002	Georgia-Armenia border region	M4.8	82 km
Jul 28, 2021	15 km W of Ashil’ta, Russia	M4.7	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (168 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Ghegham Volcanic Ridge	Volcanic field	3,597 m (11,801 ft)	-1900	168 km
Kazbek	Stratovolcano	5,050 m (16,568 ft)	-750	168 km
Porak	Stratovolcano	3,029 m (9,938 ft)	-778	178 km
Samsari Volcanic Center	Lava cone(s)	3,290 m (10,794 ft)	Unknown	185 km
Aragats	Stratovolcano	4,095 m (13,435 ft)	Unknown	188 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	37°F (3°C)	1.5 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.9 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
June	69°F (20°C)	3.8 in
July	74°F (24°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.1 in
September	67°F (19°C)	2.1 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.4 in
November	46°F (8°C)	1.6 in
December	36°F (2°C)	1.0 in

Sighnaghi has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.0").

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