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Weather & Climate in Karata, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,567 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,567 ft (1,392 m) |
| Area | 21.5 sq mi (55.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5945°N, 46.3405°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
212 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 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Jan 31, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia | M5.7 | 75 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 117 km | 38 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 124 km | 23 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 79 km | 65 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 120 km | 12 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 114 km | 34 km |
| May 21, 1991 | Caspian Sea | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 28 km | 15 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 146 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 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in |
Karata has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 22°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.7").