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Weather & Climate in Ach’andara, Georgia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ach’andara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 505 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 579.9 sq mi (1,502.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1887°N, 40.7193°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tbilisi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 23, 2012 | 45 km SW of Och’amch’ire, Georgia | M5.7 | 90 km | 15 km |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 50 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia | M5.1 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M5.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia | M4.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 47 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.4 | 69 km | 34 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 28 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 11 km ESE of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.3 | 127 km | 25 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia | M4.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 40 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.3 | 72 km | 14 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia | M4.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M4.2 | 89 km | 8 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 15 km E of Shepsi, Russia | M4.2 | 147 km | 22 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 64 km SW of Och’amch’ire, Georgia | M4.2 | 97 km | 9 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 9 km SW of Sokhumi, Georgia | M4.2 | 31 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 24 km WSW of Sochi, Russia | M4.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2021 | 16 km NNW of P’ot’i, Georgia | M4.1 | 125 km | 11 km |
| May 1, 1998 | Caucasus region, Russia | M4.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 6.2 in |
Ach’andara has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.7").