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Weather & Climate in Baksan, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baksan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,486 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,860/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6837°N, 43.5351°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
122 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 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 114 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 115 km | 17 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 117 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 132 km | 6 km |
| May 1, 1991 | 8 km S of Oni, Georgia | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 19 km WNW of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Oni, Georgia | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 1992 | 18 km WNW of Java, Georgia | M4.8 | 136 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 96 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Baksan has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.9").