Weather & Climate in Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nizhniy Arkhyz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,878 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,878 ft (1,182 m) |
| Area | 274.0 sq mi (709.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6782°N, 41.4598°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 23, 2012 | 45 km SW of Och’amch’ire, Georgia | M5.7 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 50 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia | M5.1 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M5.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 9 km NE of Vladimirskaya, Russia | M4.7 | 113 km | 47 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia | M4.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.4 | 43 km | 34 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 28 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 47 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 40 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.3 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1 km S of El’brus, Russia | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1991 | 4 km SE of Lent’ekhi, Georgia | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 9 km SW of Sokhumi, Georgia | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia | M4.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M4.2 | 104 km | 8 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 14 km NNE of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 24 km WNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 5 km NE of Etoka, Russia | M4.1 | 134 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 87 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in |
Nizhniy Arkhyz has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 25°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.5").