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Weather & Climate in Kargalinskaya, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kargalinskaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of -3 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -3 ft (-1 m) |
| Area | 295.9 sq mi (766.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7438°N, 46.4782°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
111 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 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 65 km | 65 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 105 km | 15 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia | M4.8 | 89 km | 76 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 3 km NW of Kalinovskaya, Russia | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1999 | 3 km S of Kizilyurt, Russia | M4.8 | 73 km | 44 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 6 km NE of Uchkent, Russia | M4.8 | 85 km | 21 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 5 km NW of Tsentoroy, Russia | M4.7 | 81 km | 86 km |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 15 km W of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2001 | 1 km SW of Gimry, Russia | M4.6 | 114 km | 83 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | 2 km SSE of Untsukul’, Russia | M4.6 | 120 km | 52 km |
| Apr 27, 2014 | 12 km E of Duba-Yurt, Russia | M4.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2009 | 2 km NE of Ilaskhan-Yurt, Russia | M4.5 | 58 km | 48 km |
| Jun 2, 2012 | 6 km N of Yalkhoy-Mokhk, Russia | M4.5 | 69 km | 80 km |
| Aug 5, 2007 | 10 km W of Tolstoy-Yurt, Russia | M4.5 | 74 km | 134 km |
| Jan 31, 1999 | 8 km NNE of Chirkey, Russia | M4.5 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2017 | 3 km SSW of Petropavlovskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1999 | 9 km NNE of Novyy Chirkey, Russia | M4.5 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 1999 | 8 km NE of Chirkey, Russia | M4.5 | 93 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 | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in |
Kargalinskaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.8") and January the driest (0.8").