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Weather & Climate in Bezhta, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bezhta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.3 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,328 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 37.3°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,328 ft (1,624 m) |
| Area | 21.5 sq mi (55.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1338°N, 46.1283°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
193 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 98 km | 16 km |
| Jan 31, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia | M5.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 85 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 73 km | 38 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 133 km | 65 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 87 km | 23 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 74 km | 34 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 81 km | 15 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 81 km | 15 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1993 | 36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia | M4.8 | 93 km | 18 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 67 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia | M4.8 | 93 km | 76 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 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Bezhta has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 19°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.0").