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Weather & Climate in Karachayevsk, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karachayevsk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,031 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,031 ft (924 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,434/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7723°N, 41.9137°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| May 28, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia | M5.1 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M5.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 9 km NE of Vladimirskaya, Russia | M4.7 | 124 km | 47 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 6 km N of Lysogorskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 28 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1999 | 18 km SE of Spitsevka, Russia | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.4 | 60 km | 34 km |
| Apr 30, 1991 | 4 km SE of Lent’ekhi, Georgia | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1 km S of El’brus, Russia | M4.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M4.2 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia | M4.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 9 km SW of Sokhumi, Georgia | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 24 km WNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 14 km NNE of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 5 km NE of Etoka, Russia | M4.1 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 3 km NNW of Germenchik, Russia | M4.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 20 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 13 km NNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.0 | 97 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 63 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in |
Karachayevsk has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 25°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.1").