Weather & Climate in Maykop, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maykop experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 118.9 sq mi (308.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6079°N, 40.1024°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 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 | 61 km | 47 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 25 km SSW of Khadyzhensk, Russia | M4.6 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 12 km NNW of Severskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Shepsi, Russia | M4.4 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 11 km ESE of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.3 | 98 km | 25 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 15 km E of Shepsi, Russia | M4.2 | 86 km | 22 km |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 11 km SSW of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1998 | Caucasus region, Russia | M4.1 | 89 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 24 km WSW of Sochi, Russia | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Belorechensk, Russia | M4.1 | 30 km | 42 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 7 km ENE of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 5 km SSE of Shepsi, Russia | M4.0 | 101 km | 25 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 8 km NE of Belorechensk, Russia | M4.0 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | 14 km NNW of Vardane, Russia | M4.0 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Feb 29, 2000 | 8 km N of Vardane, Russia | M3.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2012 | 18 km NNW of Balakhonovskoye, Russia | M3.8 | 132 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 | - | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
Maykop has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.8").