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Weather & Climate in Kafyr-Kumukh, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kafyr-Kumukh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,207 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Area | 28.7 sq mi (74.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8375°N, 47.1541°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
188 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 31, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia | M5.7 | 44 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M5.4 | 99 km | 66 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 50 km | 65 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 147 km | 12 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia | M5.0 | 128 km | 60 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 121 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 1991 | Caspian Sea | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 143 km | 34 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 52 km | 15 km |
| Jan 11, 2007 | 46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M4.9 | 115 km | 40 km |
| Jan 3, 1990 | 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 99 km | 33 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 | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in |
Kafyr-Kumukh has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.8").