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Sokhumi, Georgia

Abkhazia · Georgia

Sokhumi is a mid-size city in Abkhazia, Georgia with a population of 65,439. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

65,439 Population 6,280/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
61.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Moscow Timezone

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About Sokhumi

Sokhumi

Sukhumi or Sokhumi is a city in a wide bay on the Black Sea's eastern coast. It is both the capital and largest city of Abkhazia, a partially recognized state that most countries consider a part of Georgia. The city has been controlled by Abkhazia since the Abkhazian war in 1992–93. The city, which has an airport, is a port, major rail junction and a holiday resort because of its beaches, sanatoriums, mineral-water spas and semitropical climate. It is also a member of the International Black Sea Club.

People

Population65,439
Density6,280/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain61.9 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population65,439
Population Density6,280 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates43.0070°, 40.9893°
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Country🇬🇪 Georgia
State / ProvinceAbkhazia
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation61.9 inches (1,571 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.2 inches (13 cm)

About Sokhumi

Sokhumi is a mid-size city in Georgia (Abkhazia) with a population of 65,439. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Moscow.

Climate in Sokhumi

Sokhumi has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1489 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 157.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 110.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 111.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 112.5
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 112.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 113.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 89.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 100.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 108.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 120.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 188.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 166.1
Sokhumi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below Georgia avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
Population Density6,280/sq mi
Coordinates43.0070°N, 40.9893°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.9"
63% above Georgia avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 13, 2025.

Dec 23, 2012 45 km SW of Och’amch’ire, Georgia M5.7 66 km
Dec 25, 2012 50 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M5.2 64 km
May 28, 2013 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia M5.1 61 km
Mar 26, 2013 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia M5.1 58 km
Apr 11, 2013 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia M4.6 53 km
May 28, 1996 17 km ENE of Ozurgeti, Georgia M4.5 148 km
Sep 14, 2015 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia M4.4 56 km
Apr 11, 2022 28 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M4.4 42 km
Dec 25, 2012 47 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M4.4 60 km
Apr 30, 1991 4 km SE of Lent’ekhi, Georgia M4.3 147 km
Apr 29, 1991 1 km S of El’brus, Russia M4.3 137 km
Feb 13, 2025 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia M4.3 133 km
Sep 21, 2016 40 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M4.3 51 km
Dec 29, 1998 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia M4.2 46 km
Jun 7, 2010 10 km SSW of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia M4.2 60 km
Jul 28, 2016 9 km SW of Sokhumi, Georgia M4.2 9 km
Dec 23, 2012 64 km SW of Och’amch’ire, Georgia M4.2 76 km
Nov 16, 2013 58 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia M4.1 71 km
Apr 17, 2021 16 km NNW of P’ot’i, Georgia M4.1 96 km
May 30, 2012 24 km WSW of Sochi, Russia M4.1 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.4 in
April 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 5.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 6.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 6.4 in
December 38°F (4°C) 6.7 in Wettest

Sokhumi has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (3.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Sokhumi

Institution Type Founded Website
Abkhazian State University University Visit →
Music College College
Sukhum Art School College
Sukhumi Physical-Technical Institute - Agudzera University Visit →
Абхазский многоотраслевой колледж College
Академия наук Республики Абхазия University
Аҟәатәи Иаарту Аинститут University Visit →
Медицинский колледж College
Уарчинская средняя школа College
Школа милиции College

Schools in Sokhumi

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
School #15
Детско-юношеская школа игр
Public School No. 12
Школа №7
Средняя школа №9 им. Туманяна
Средняя школа №4 им. Д. И. Гулиа
Yuri Voronov Public School № 13
Средняя школа №5 им. Е. А. Эшба
Средняя школа №8 им. В. К. Ладария
Sukhumi State Boarding School
Средняя школа №11
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Museums in Sokhumi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Abkhaz Tsardom Museum
Abkhazian State Museum
ENP
Fazil Iskander Museum
Sukhum Botanical Garden
Литературно-мемориальный музей Д. Гулиа
Сухумское локомотивное депо

Libraries in Sokhumi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
National Library of the Republic of Abkhazia I. G Papaskir0.0

Farmers Markets in Sokhumi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Market
Агудзерский рынок
Сувенирная ярмарка

Hotels in Sokhumi

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amra
Calypso
Dem
Dioskouria
Hotel Samson
Hotel Samson
Inter-Sukhumi
ViVa Maria Hotel
Yasemin
Акра
Александрия
Аурус
Дом Москвы
Монэ
Отель «Akua Resort»
Отель «Akua Resort»
У Петровича

Restaurants in Sokhumi

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asteria
Czar's courtyard
Gagra
SOHO
Steak House
Taverna Hait
Абазгаа
Абырлаш
Гастроном ДОУ
Дэм
Магнолия
Ресто-бар Эльбрус
Хорошее место

Cafes in Sokhumi

30 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akalat
Apshalas
Bistro
Dilara
Food-Market
Loona
Penguin
Sandwich Lab
Skazka
Take Coffee
Абаза
Апсны
Арома
Бзоу
Бургерпорт
Гьямала
Кафе на пляже Paradise
Неаполь
Осетинские пироги Бахар
Пирамида
СанМар
Сели-поели
Синяя птица
Столовая
суши-бар Сакура
Тамада
У Алисы
у совмина
Чари-Рама
Эльбрус

Monuments in Sokhumi

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Монумент

Castles in Sokhumi

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yakhont

Clinics in Sokhumi

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Городская поликлиника

Dentists in Sokhumi

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GE #5789424153
GE #6577280786
Rideamus

Train Stations in Sokhumi

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sukhum

Bus Stations in Sokhumi

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Автовокзал Сухум

Gas Stations in Sokhumi

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GE #1225113746
GE #5789437755
GE #946579467
АЗиД
АЗиД
Пропан LPG
Роснефть
Тепловик

Banks in Sokhumi

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amra Bank
Sberbank Abkhazia

Shopping Malls in Sokhumi

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AQUARIUM
Sukhum-Market
Сухумприбор
Торговый центр «Адмирал»

Breweries in Sokhumi

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
ООО Пивоваренный завод «Сухумский»

Stadiums & Teams in Sokhumi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sokhumi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gudauta Air BaseMedium Airport
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International AirportSUIMedium Airport
Pskhu AirportSmall Airport
Sedmoye Nebo AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sokhumi

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. John
ISKCON Temple
Roman Catholic parish of the Holy Apostle Simon the Zealot
Sukhumi Cathedral of the Annunciation
Церковь Адвентистов седьмого дня

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Moscow

Around Sokhumi

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 21
Hospitals 6
Pharmacies 16
Restaurants 23
Cafes 72
Bars 1
Banks 11
Museums 5
Hotels 26
Libraries 3
Parks 21
Police Stations 5
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 3

🇬🇪 About Georgia

Capital Tbilisi
Population 3,704,500
Area 69,700 km²
GDP (USD) $30,777,833,601
GDP per capita $8,284
HDI 0.814
Life expectancy 74.5 years
Internet users 81.9%
Urban population 60.8%
Currency GEL (Lari)
Languages Georgian
Calling code +995
TLD .ge
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Georgia

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day ახალი წელი
Jan 2 New Year's Day ახალი წელი
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) ქრისტეშობა
Jan 19 Epiphany (Orthodox) ნათლისღება
Mar 3 Mother's Day დედის დღე
Mar 8 International Women's Day ქალთა საერთაშორისო დღე
Apr 9 National Unity Day ეროვნული ერთიანობის დღე
Apr 10 Good Friday ძველი პარასკევი
Apr 11 Holy Saturday დიდი შაბათი
Apr 12 Easter Sunday აღდგომის კვირა
Apr 13 Easter Monday აღდგომის ორშაბათი
May 9 Day of Victory over Fascism ფაშიზმზე გამარჯვების დღე
May 12 Saint Andrew the First-Called Day წმინდა მოციქულის ანდრია პირველწოდებულის საქართველოში შემოსვლის დღე
May 26 Independence Day დამოუკიდებლობის დღე
Aug 28 Saint Mary's Day მარიამობა
Oct 14 Day of Svetitskhoveli Cathedra სვეტიცხოვლობა
Nov 23 Saint George's Day გიორგობა

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sokhumi

What is the population of Sokhumi?

Sokhumi has a population of 65,439 residents and is located in Georgia. The population density is 6,280 people per square mile, spread across 10.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sokhumi?

Sokhumi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.9 inches, with 5.2 inches of snow.

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