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Weather & Climate in Derbent, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Derbent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of -3 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -3 ft (-1 m) |
| Area | 26.9 sq mi (69.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,942/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0662°N, 48.2876°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M5.4 | 42 km | 66 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 147 km | 17 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 70 km ENE of Xudat, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 100 km | 85 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 138 km | 23 km |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 49 km NE of Xaçmaz, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 91 km | 53 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 142 km | 12 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 23 km NE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia | M5.0 | 53 km | 60 km |
| May 21, 1991 | Caspian Sea | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 144 km | 34 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 99 km | 50 km |
| Jan 11, 2007 | 46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M4.9 | 58 km | 40 km |
| Jan 3, 1990 | 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia | M4.9 | 20 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in |
Derbent has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.9").