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Weather & Climate in Nikita, Ukraine
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nikita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.5 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5134°N, 34.2352°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Simferopol |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 22, 2023 | 51 km SW of Foros, Ukraine | M4.7 | 86 km | 23 km |
| Aug 16, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Novy Svet, Ukraine | M4.6 | 61 km | 26 km |
| Oct 16, 1998 | 41 km SSW of Foros, Ukraine | M4.3 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1998 | 42 km SSW of Foros, Ukraine | M4.3 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2009 | 32 km SSE of Gaspra, Ukraine | M4.2 | 40 km | 20 km |
| Jul 29, 2001 | 56 km SE of Gaspra, Ukraine | M4.2 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2014 | 25 km SSE of Nikita, Ukraine | M4.1 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1990 | 4 km WNW of Morskoye, Ukraine | M4.1 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 1990 | 6 km NW of Morskoye, Ukraine | M3.9 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 12 km S of Solnechnaya Dolina, Ukraine | M3.9 | 74 km | 30 km |
| Oct 19, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Kashtany, Ukraine | M3.7 | 50 km | 58 km |
| Jun 29, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Pionerskoye, Ukraine | M3.7 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Alushta, Ukraine | M3.3 | 26 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2007 | 50 km WSW of Balaklava, Ukraine | M3.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 103 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 77 km |
| 1927 | CRIMEA, BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 11 | 25 km |
| 1869 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 66 km |
| 1615 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 109 km |
| 1927 | CRIMEA, BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 18 km |
| 1650 | AZOV AND BLACK SEAS | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Nikita has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.0").