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Weather & Climate in Chirkey, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chirkey experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 308.1 sq mi (797.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9613°N, 46.9787°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
184 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 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M5.4 | 118 km | 66 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 31 km | 65 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 132 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia | M5.0 | 146 km | 60 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 125 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 1991 | Caspian Sea | M5.0 | 86 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 | 41 km | 15 km |
| Jan 3, 1990 | 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2007 | 46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M4.9 | 133 km | 40 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 3 km NW of Kalinovskaya, Russia | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 40 km ENE of Izberbash, Russia | M4.8 | 109 km | 22 km |
| Sep 19, 1999 | 3 km S of Kizilyurt, Russia | M4.8 | 23 km | 44 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia | M4.8 | 47 km | 76 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 6 km NE of Uchkent, Russia | M4.8 | 25 km | 21 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 | 29 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in |
Chirkey has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.7").