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Weather & Climate in Khosta, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khosta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1,231.1 sq mi (3,188.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5148°N, 39.8683°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Dec 25, 2012 | 50 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia | M5.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 9 km NE of Vladimirskaya, Russia | M4.7 | 146 km | 47 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia | M4.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 25 km SSW of Khadyzhensk, Russia | M4.6 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Shepsi, Russia | M4.4 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 47 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 28 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.4 | 138 km | 34 km |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 11 km ESE of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.3 | 51 km | 25 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 40 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.3 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia | M4.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 15 km E of Shepsi, Russia | M4.2 | 74 km | 22 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 9 km SW of Sokhumi, Georgia | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 11 km SSW of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Belorechensk, Russia | M4.1 | 145 km | 42 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 24 km WSW of Sochi, Russia | M4.1 | 34 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1998 | Caucasus region, Russia | M4.1 | 73 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
Khosta has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (4.4").