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Weather & Climate in Goryachiy Klyuch, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Goryachiy Klyuch experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,040/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6339°N, 39.1358°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Nov 9, 2002 | 10 km WSW of Kiyevskoye, Russia | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 2012 | 6 km SE of Gostagayevskaya, Russia | M4.9 | 130 km | 23 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 34 km SW of Abrau-Dyurso, Russia | M4.8 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 9 km NE of Vladimirskaya, Russia | M4.7 | 138 km | 47 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 25 km SSW of Khadyzhensk, Russia | M4.6 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 12 km NNW of Severskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Shepsi, Russia | M4.4 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 11 km ESE of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.3 | 89 km | 25 km |
| Aug 8, 1999 | 11 km NW of Kiyevskoye, Russia | M4.2 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 11 km SSW of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.2 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 5 km SE of Gostagayevskaya, Russia | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 15 km E of Shepsi, Russia | M4.2 | 66 km | 22 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 4 km E of Kabardinka, Russia | M4.1 | 90 km | 52 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 7 km ENE of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 24 km WSW of Sochi, Russia | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1998 | 8 km WSW of Abrau-Dyurso, Russia | M4.1 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Belorechensk, Russia | M4.1 | 61 km | 42 km |
| May 1, 1998 | Caucasus region, Russia | M4.1 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 5 km SSE of Shepsi, Russia | M4.0 | 71 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis 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 | — | 90 km |
| 1905 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Goryachiy Klyuch has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 34°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (2.7").