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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. The area gets 271 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,878 ft (1,182 m) |
| Area | 274.0 sq mi (709.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6782°N, 41.4598°W |
| 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").