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Weather & Climate in Arkhyz, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arkhyz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,823 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 36.9°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,823 ft (1,470 m) |
| Area | 274.0 sq mi (709.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5651°N, 41.2784°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 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 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 50 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia | M5.1 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M5.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 9 km NE of Vladimirskaya, Russia | M4.7 | 120 km | 47 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia | M4.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 28 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.4 | 37 km | 34 km |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 47 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1 km S of El’brus, Russia | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1991 | 4 km SE of Lent’ekhi, Georgia | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 40 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.3 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia | M4.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 9 km SW of Sokhumi, Georgia | M4.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 64 km SW of Och’amch’ire, Georgia | M4.2 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Jun 7, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M4.2 | 95 km | 8 km |
| Nov 16, 2013 | 58 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.1 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Apr 17, 2021 | 16 km NNW of P’ot’i, Georgia | M4.1 | 145 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 97 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.2 in |
Arkhyz has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 20°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.6").