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Weather & Climate in Erken-Shakhar, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Erken-Shakhar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Area | 29.5 sq mi (76.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3778°N, 41.9584°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| May 28, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia | M5.1 | 127 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 9 km NE of Vladimirskaya, Russia | M4.7 | 90 km | 47 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 6 km N of Lysogorskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1999 | 18 km SE of Spitsevka, Russia | M4.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.4 | 124 km | 34 km |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 25 km NNE of Trunovskoye, Russia | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1 km S of El’brus, Russia | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 24 km WNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 14 km NNE of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 5 km NE of Etoka, Russia | M4.1 | 102 km | 6 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 20 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 13 km NNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.0 | 43 km | 12 km |
| Apr 19, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Otkaznoye, Russia | M4.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 19 km NNE of Krasnaya Polyana, Russia | M3.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2012 | 18 km NNW of Balakhonovskoye, Russia | M3.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 28 km SSW of Kislovodsk, Russia | M3.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in |
Erken-Shakhar has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.9").