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Weather & Climate in Khima, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khima experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 312 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 31.1 inches. The area receives 56.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,442 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,442 ft (1,354 m) |
| Area | 1,166.0 sq mi (3,020.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6548°N, 45.8527°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
204 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 | 62 km | 16 km |
| Jan 31, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia | M5.7 | 98 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 145 km | 20 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 142 km | 12 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 99 km | 38 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 147 km | 23 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 101 km | 65 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 57 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 135 km | 34 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 57 km | 15 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 11 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia | M4.8 | 56 km | 76 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 3 km NW of Kalinovskaya, Russia | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1993 | 36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia | M4.8 | 56 km | 18 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 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 111 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in |
Khima has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 23°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.9").