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Weather & Climate in Mednogorskiy, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mednogorskiy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.5 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,848 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,848 ft (868 m) |
| Area | 39.1 sq mi (101.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9178°N, 41.1826°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| May 28, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia | M5.1 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 9 km NE of Vladimirskaya, Russia | M4.7 | 80 km | 47 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 25 km SSW of Khadyzhensk, Russia | M4.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia | M4.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 28 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.4 | 75 km | 34 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1 km S of El’brus, Russia | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 11 km ESE of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.3 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Jun 7, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M4.2 | 135 km | 8 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia | M4.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 9 km SW of Sokhumi, Georgia | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 15 km E of Shepsi, Russia | M4.2 | 148 km | 22 km |
| May 1, 1998 | Caucasus region, Russia | M4.1 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 24 km WNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 14 km NNE of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 134 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 | 147 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 | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 119 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Mednogorskiy has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.4").