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Urkarakh, Russia

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5,548 Population 26/sq mi density
4,242 ft Elevation 1,293 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Urkarakh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,242 ft (1,293 m)
Area216.8 sq mi (561.4 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates42.1629°N, 47.6303°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

200 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 M5.7 128 km
May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 98 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 108 km
Aug 26, 2025 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M5.4 59 km
Sep 4, 2015 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan M5.4 137 km
Sep 17, 2013 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia M5.3 150 km
Jul 3, 2023 49 km NE of Xaçmaz, Azerbaijan M5.3 145 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 100 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 102 km
Feb 21, 1999 Caucasus region, Russia M5.3 134 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 55 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 107 km
Jan 2, 2021 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia M5.1 32 km
May 21, 1991 Caspian Sea M5.0 85 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 101 km
Jan 26, 2015 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan M5.0 142 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 111 km
Jun 5, 2001 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia M5.0 89 km
Aug 10, 2019 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M4.9 102 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 98 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 31 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in
March 32°F (0°C) 1.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 62°F (16°C) 2.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in

Urkarakh has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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