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Weather & Climate in Nalchik, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nalchik experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Area | 25.9 sq mi (67.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,250/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4981°N, 43.6189°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
140 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 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 94 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 130 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 94 km | 17 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 99 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 112 km | 6 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 19 km WNW of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1991 | 8 km S of Oni, Georgia | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 96 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in |
Nalchik has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 27°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.2").