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Weather & Climate in Goy-Chu, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Goy-Chu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,010 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,010 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 18.0 sq mi (46.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 309/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0561°N, 45.6067°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
190 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 | 66 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 146 km | 9 km |
| Jan 31, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia | M5.7 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 100 km | 65 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 136 km | 38 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 80 km | 15 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 6 km NE of Uchkent, Russia | M4.8 | 125 km | 21 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia | M4.8 | 66 km | 76 km |
| Sep 19, 1999 | 3 km S of Kizilyurt, Russia | M4.8 | 104 km | 44 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 3 km NW of Kalinovskaya, Russia | M4.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1993 | 36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia | M4.8 | 62 km | 18 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 20 km N of Java, Georgia | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 15 km W of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 31 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 99 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in |
Goy-Chu has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.9").