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Weather & Climate in Goryachevodskiy, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Goryachevodskiy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,657 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Area | 73.0 sq mi (189.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0236°N, 43.0922°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia | M5.1 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 13 km N of Oni, Georgia | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 6 km N of Lysogorskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 28 km S of Verkhnyaya Balkariya, Russia | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.4 | 148 km | 34 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 14 km SW of Digora, Russia | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1991 | 25 km N of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1999 | 18 km SE of Spitsevka, Russia | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1 km S of El’brus, Russia | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 16 km WNW of Mizur, Russia | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1991 | 4 km SE of Lent’ekhi, Georgia | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1993 | 21 km SE of Verkhnyaya Balkariya, Russia | M4.2 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 4 km NNE of Staryy Urukh, Russia | M4.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 5 km NE of Etoka, Russia | M4.1 | 8 km | 6 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 14 km NNE of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 24 km WNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 21 km NNE of Oni, Georgia | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 91 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Goryachevodskiy has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.8").