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Sunzha, Russia

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11,548 Population 1,063/sq mi density
2,247 ft Elevation 685 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Sunzha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,247 ft (685 m)
Area10.9 sq mi (28.1 km²)
Population Density1,063/sq mi
Coordinates43.0586°N, 44.8228°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.4"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

213 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 20, 2025.

Apr 29, 1991 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia M7.0 116 km
Oct 23, 1992 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia M6.4 57 km
Jun 15, 1991 9 km NE of Java, Georgia M6.3 94 km
Apr 29, 1991 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia M6.1 98 km
Sep 7, 2009 8 km N of Oni, Georgia M6.0 121 km
May 3, 1991 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.6 135 km
Apr 29, 1991 24 km NW of Java, Georgia M5.5 101 km
Jul 4, 1991 14 km E of Java, Georgia M5.4 94 km
Apr 29, 1991 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M5.4 135 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M5.4 94 km
Feb 6, 2006 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia M5.3 115 km
Nov 27, 1997 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia M5.3 141 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 130 km
May 3, 1991 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia M5.2 135 km
May 2, 1991 15 km N of Java, Georgia M5.1 91 km
Feb 22, 1993 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia M5.0 96 km
Apr 29, 1991 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia M4.9 94 km
May 15, 1991 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia M4.9 132 km
Apr 29, 1991 Russia-Georgia border region M4.9 98 km
Jun 3, 2024 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia M4.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kazbek Stratovolcano 5,050 m (16,568 ft) -750 48 km
Samsari Volcanic Center Lava cone(s) 3,290 m (10,794 ft) Unknown 192 km
Elbrus Stratovolcano 5,642 m (18,510 ft) 50 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.7 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in

Sunzha has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.1").

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