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Weather & Climate in Kurkent, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kurkent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,903 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
| Area | 101.4 sq mi (262.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7120°N, 48.1153°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
169 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M5.4 | 82 km | 66 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 99 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 112 km | 23 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 49 km NE of Xaçmaz, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 97 km | 53 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 70 km ENE of Xudat, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 114 km | 85 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 23 km NE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 121 km | 34 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 79 km | 50 km |
| May 21, 1991 | Caspian Sea | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia | M5.0 | 95 km | 60 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1990 | 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia | M4.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.9 in |
Kurkent has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.8").