Verkhneye Kazanishche, Russia

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6,444 Population 20/sq mi density

2,326 ft Elevation 709 meters

48°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Verkhneye Kazanishche experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	47.5°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-3°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,326 ft (709 m)
Area	327.9 sq mi (849.3 km²)
Population Density	20/sq mi
Coordinates	42.7355°N, 47.1378°W
Timezone	Europe/Moscow

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.7"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 3.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.83"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

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	53 km
May 7, 2012	1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.6	135 km
Oct 14, 2012	10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia	M5.5	118 km
Aug 26, 2025	21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia	M5.4	96 km
Sep 17, 2013	21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia	M5.3	127 km
Feb 21, 1999	Caucasus region, Russia	M5.3	59 km
Jun 5, 2018	2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.3	138 km
May 7, 2012	4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M5.3	136 km
May 3, 2017	12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia	M5.2	64 km
May 18, 2012	11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan	M5.1	147 km
Jan 2, 2021	5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia	M5.1	101 km
Jun 29, 2014	3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan	M5.0	132 km
May 21, 1991	Caspian Sea	M5.0	74 km
Apr 17, 1994	Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region	M5.0	111 km
Jun 5, 2001	53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia	M5.0	126 km
Jan 3, 1990	16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia	M4.9	110 km
May 18, 2012	3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan	M4.9	133 km
Jan 11, 2007	46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia	M4.9	114 km
Feb 15, 1992	17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia	M4.9	51 km
Aug 10, 2019	4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan	M4.9	127 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	51 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°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	48°F (9°C)	1.6 in
May	56°F (13°C)	2.6 in
June	63°F (17°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	67°F (19°C)	2.2 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.4 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.5 in
November	39°F (4°C)	1.1 in
December	32°F (-0°C)	0.7 in

Verkhneye Kazanishche has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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