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Weather & Climate in Burtunay, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burtunay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 293 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 23.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,747 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,747 ft (1,142 m) |
| Area | 12.2 sq mi (31.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9886°N, 46.6303°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
185 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 | 132 km | 16 km |
| Jan 31, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia | M5.7 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M5.4 | 145 km | 66 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 30 km | 65 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 115 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 119 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 1991 | Caspian Sea | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 22 km | 15 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia | M4.8 | 19 km | 76 km |
| Sep 19, 1999 | 3 km S of Kizilyurt, Russia | M4.8 | 27 km | 44 km |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1993 | 36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia | M4.8 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 3 km NW of Kalinovskaya, Russia | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 40 km ENE of Izberbash, Russia | M4.8 | 137 km | 22 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 6 km NE of Uchkent, Russia | M4.8 | 45 km | 21 km |
| Sep 5, 1994 | 9 km NNW of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M4.7 | 125 km | 62 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 | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in |
Burtunay has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 23°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").