Weather & Climate in Java, Georgia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Java has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,553 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,553 ft (1,083 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3899°N, 43.9242°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tbilisi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
200 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Apr 29, 1991 | 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia | M7.0 | 22 km | 17 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 99 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 11 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 13 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 50 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 16 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 44 km | 17 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 131 km | 38 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia | M5.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 61 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M4.9 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 36 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 58 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in |
Java has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 24°F in January to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.7").