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Weather & Climate in Bavtugay, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bavtugay experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (41.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1681°N, 46.8342°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
166 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 31, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia | M5.7 | 1 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M5.4 | 140 km | 66 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 5 km | 65 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1991 | Caspian Sea | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 48 km | 15 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 6 km NE of Uchkent, Russia | M4.8 | 25 km | 21 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia | M4.8 | 42 km | 76 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 40 km ENE of Izberbash, Russia | M4.8 | 126 km | 22 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 3 km NW of Kalinovskaya, Russia | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1999 | 3 km S of Kizilyurt, Russia | M4.8 | 4 km | 44 km |
| May 4, 1993 | 36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia | M4.8 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Sep 5, 1994 | 9 km NNW of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M4.7 | 149 km | 62 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 5 km NW of Tsentoroy, Russia | M4.7 | 55 km | 86 km |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 15 km W of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2001 | 1 km SW of Gimry, Russia | M4.6 | 47 km | 83 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 31 | 25 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in |
Bavtugay has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.6") and March the driest (0.8").