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Weather & Climate in Makhachkala, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makhachkala experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°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 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 180.8 sq mi (468.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9778°N, 47.5003°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
153 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 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M5.4 | 85 km | 66 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 61 km | 65 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia | M5.0 | 108 km | 60 km |
| May 21, 1991 | Caspian Sea | M5.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2007 | 46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M4.9 | 95 km | 40 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Jan 3, 1990 | 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia | M4.8 | 89 km | 76 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 6 km NE of Uchkent, Russia | M4.8 | 35 km | 21 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 40 km ENE of Izberbash, Russia | M4.8 | 68 km | 22 km |
| Sep 19, 1999 | 3 km S of Kizilyurt, Russia | M4.8 | 54 km | 44 km |
| Apr 22, 2000 | 29 km NE of Belidzhi, Russia | M4.8 | 144 km | 63 km |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia | M4.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 5 km NW of Tsentoroy, Russia | M4.7 | 108 km | 86 km |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 15 km W of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 2000 | 2 km E of Levashi, Russia | M4.6 | 62 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 | 38 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in |
Makhachkala has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.7") and April the driest (0.8").