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Weather & Climate in Goragorskiy, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Goragorskiy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 724/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5002°N, 45.0857°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
132 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Jan 31, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia | M5.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 144 km | 65 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 140 km | 15 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 112 km | 33 km |
| May 4, 1993 | 36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia | M4.8 | 101 km | 18 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia | M4.8 | 124 km | 76 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 3 km NW of Kalinovskaya, Russia | M4.8 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 22 km SW of Mizur, Russia | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 5 km NW of Tsentoroy, Russia | M4.7 | 102 km | 86 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 20 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 101 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 | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in |
Goragorskiy has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.9").