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Weather & Climate in Novokayakent, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Novokayakent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of -10 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -10 ft (-3 m) |
| Area | 77.2 sq mi (199.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3865°N, 47.9882°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
170 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 31, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia | M5.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M5.4 | 22 km | 66 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 138 km | 23 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 132 km | 65 km |
| Aug 31, 1993 | 70 km ENE of Xudat, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 134 km | 85 km |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 49 km NE of Xaçmaz, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 130 km | 53 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 142 km | 50 km |
| May 21, 1991 | Caspian Sea | M5.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia | M5.0 | 54 km | 60 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 140 km | 34 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 2007 | 46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M4.9 | 47 km | 40 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Jan 3, 1990 | 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia | M4.9 | 30 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 31 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in |
Novokayakent has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.9").