Untsukul’, Russia

Full City Profile

5,913 Population 77/sq mi density

2,867 ft Elevation 874 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Untsukul’ experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	46.5°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	27°F (-3°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,867 ft (874 m)
Area	76.4 sq mi (197.8 km²)
Population Density	77/sq mi
Coordinates	42.7115°N, 46.7866°W
Timezone	Europe/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 3.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.07"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

212 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.4 on Aug 26, 2025.

Oct 23, 1992	38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia	M6.4	138 km
Jan 31, 1999	1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia	M5.7	50 km
May 7, 2012	1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.6	129 km
Oct 14, 2012	10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia	M5.5	104 km
Aug 26, 2025	21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia	M5.4	123 km
Sep 17, 2013	21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia	M5.3	102 km
Feb 21, 1999	Caucasus region, Russia	M5.3	56 km
May 7, 2012	4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.3	129 km
Jun 5, 2018	2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.3	132 km
May 3, 2017	12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia	M5.2	61 km
May 18, 2012	11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan	M5.1	142 km
Jan 2, 2021	5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia	M5.1	122 km
May 21, 1991	Caspian Sea	M5.0	103 km
Jun 29, 2014	3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan	M5.0	124 km
Apr 17, 1994	Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region	M5.0	93 km
Feb 15, 1992	17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia	M4.9	24 km
Aug 10, 2019	4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan	M4.9	118 km
Jan 3, 1990	16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia	M4.9	135 km
May 18, 2012	3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M4.9	126 km
Jan 11, 2007	46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia	M4.9	142 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	61 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (187 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Kazbek	Stratovolcano	5,050 m (16,568 ft)	-750	187 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	27°F (-3°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.8 in
March	35°F (2°C)	0.9 in
April	47°F (9°C)	1.6 in
May	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in
June	62°F (16°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
July	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	65°F (19°C)	2.5 in
September	58°F (14°C)	2.1 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.1 in
November	38°F (3°C)	1.0 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	0.6 in

Untsukul’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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