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Weather & Climate in Mtskheta, Georgia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mtskheta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Area | 20.9 sq mi (54.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 353/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8451°N, 44.7188°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tbilisi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
215 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Apr 29, 1991 | 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia | M7.0 | 110 km | 17 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 89 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 90 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 78 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 51 km | 38 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 133 km | 17 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 96 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 149 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 133 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 97 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in |
Mtskheta has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.0").