Weather & Climate in Kuzhorskaya, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kuzhorskaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 57.7 sq mi (149.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6751°N, 40.3103°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 25, 1995 | 9 km NE of Vladimirskaya, Russia | M4.7 | 45 km | 47 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 25 km SSW of Khadyzhensk, Russia | M4.6 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 12 km NNW of Severskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Shepsi, Russia | M4.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 11 km ESE of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.3 | 113 km | 25 km |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 11 km SSW of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 15 km E of Shepsi, Russia | M4.2 | 103 km | 22 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 7 km ENE of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1998 | Caucasus region, Russia | M4.1 | 106 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 24 km WSW of Sochi, Russia | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Belorechensk, Russia | M4.1 | 39 km | 42 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 8 km NE of Belorechensk, Russia | M4.0 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | 14 km NNW of Vardane, Russia | M4.0 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 5 km SSE of Shepsi, Russia | M4.0 | 118 km | 25 km |
| Feb 29, 2000 | 8 km N of Vardane, Russia | M3.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2012 | 18 km NNW of Balakhonovskoye, Russia | M3.8 | 114 km | 10 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 | - | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Kuzhorskaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (2.3").