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Weather & Climate in Nartkala, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nartkala experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 994 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5544°N, 43.8550°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
147 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 | 123 km | 17 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 105 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 104 km | 17 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 112 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Oni, Georgia | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 109 km |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in |
Nartkala has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (1.0").