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Velikent, Russia

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4,020 Population 273/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Velikent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area14.7 sq mi (38.1 km²)
Population Density273/sq mi
Coordinates42.1876°N, 48.0637°W
TimezoneEurope/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Sep) 1.93"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

177 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 M5.7 147 km
May 7, 2012 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.6 127 km
Oct 14, 2012 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia M5.5 143 km
Sep 4, 2015 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan M5.4 146 km
Aug 26, 2025 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia M5.4 32 km
Aug 31, 1993 70 km ENE of Xudat, Azerbaijan M5.3 121 km
Jun 5, 2018 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 129 km
Jul 3, 2023 49 km NE of Xaçmaz, Azerbaijan M5.3 113 km
May 7, 2012 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M5.3 132 km
May 3, 2017 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia M5.2 91 km
Jan 2, 2021 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia M5.1 11 km
May 18, 2012 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan M5.1 135 km
Apr 17, 1994 Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region M5.0 147 km
Jun 5, 2001 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia M5.0 57 km
Jan 26, 2015 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan M5.0 120 km
May 21, 1991 Caspian Sea M5.0 76 km
Jun 29, 2014 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan M5.0 133 km
Feb 15, 1992 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia M4.9 144 km
May 18, 2012 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan M4.9 128 km
Jan 3, 1990 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia M4.9 21 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 31 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
April 50°F (10°C) 0.9 in Driest
May 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in Wettest
October 56°F (14°C) 1.9 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in

Velikent has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.9") and April the driest (0.9").

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