Weather & Climate in Besleneyevskaya, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Besleneyevskaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Area | 182.8 sq mi (473.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2310°N, 40.7250°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Mar 26, 2013 | 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia | M5.1 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 9 km NE of Vladimirskaya, Russia | M4.7 | 44 km | 47 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 25 km SSW of Khadyzhensk, Russia | M4.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.4 | 123 km | 34 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 11 km ESE of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.3 | 110 km | 25 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 15 km E of Shepsi, Russia | M4.2 | 112 km | 22 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 9 km SW of Sokhumi, Georgia | M4.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 24 km WSW of Sochi, Russia | M4.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 7 km ENE of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1998 | Caucasus region, Russia | M4.1 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 24 km WNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Belorechensk, Russia | M4.1 | 95 km | 42 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | 14 km NNW of Vardane, Russia | M4.0 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 20 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 13 km NNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.0 | 140 km | 12 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 | - | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.1 in |
Besleneyevskaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.1").