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Weather & Climate in Akhalkalaki, Georgia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akhalkalaki has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,633 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,633 ft (1,717 m) |
| Area | 722.6 sq mi (1,871.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4051°N, 43.4863°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tbilisi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
184 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Apr 29, 1991 | 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia | M7.0 | 118 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 140 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 20 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 121 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 139 km | 17 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia | M5.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 35 km | 18 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 122 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 130 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 167 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in |
Akhalkalaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 20°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.1").