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Weather & Climate in Chikola, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chikola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,188 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,188 ft (667 m) |
| Area | 68.7 sq mi (178.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1954°N, 43.9204°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
174 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 | 85 km | 17 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 77 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 71 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 91 km | 20 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 68 km | 17 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 81 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 84 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 19 km WNW of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 73 km |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 121 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in |
Chikola has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").