Weather & Climate in Giaginskaya, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Giaginskaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 423 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Area | 12.6 sq mi (32.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8621°N, 40.0720°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 25, 1995 | 9 km NE of Vladimirskaya, Russia | M4.7 | 70 km | 47 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 25 km SSW of Khadyzhensk, Russia | M4.6 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 12 km NNW of Severskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 11 km ESE of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.3 | 122 km | 25 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 15 km E of Shepsi, Russia | M4.2 | 107 km | 22 km |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 11 km SSW of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 7 km ENE of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1998 | Caucasus region, Russia | M4.1 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Belorechensk, Russia | M4.1 | 17 km | 42 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 5 km SSE of Shepsi, Russia | M4.0 | 121 km | 25 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 8 km NE of Belorechensk, Russia | M4.0 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | 14 km NNW of Vardane, Russia | M4.0 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Feb 29, 2000 | 8 km N of Vardane, Russia | M3.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2012 | 18 km NNW of Balakhonovskoye, Russia | M3.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 19 km NNE of Krasnaya Polyana, Russia | M3.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2001 | 14 km NNE of Vardane, Russia | M3.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1998 | 9 km NE of Starovelichkovskaya, Russia | M3.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
Giaginskaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (2.2").