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Weather & Climate in Novorossiysk, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Novorossiysk experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 31.3 sq mi (81.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7319°N, 37.7618°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Nov 9, 2002 | 10 km WSW of Kiyevskoye, Russia | M5.5 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 2012 | 6 km SE of Gostagayevskaya, Russia | M4.9 | 32 km | 23 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 34 km SW of Abrau-Dyurso, Russia | M4.8 | 46 km | 20 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 25 km SSW of Khadyzhensk, Russia | M4.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 49 km SSE of Zavetnoye, Ukraine | M4.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 12 km NNW of Severskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 5 km WNW of Strelka, Russia | M4.5 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 2005 | 5 km WNW of Anapa, Russia | M4.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Shepsi, Russia | M4.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2020 | 16 km W of Anapa, Russia | M4.3 | 54 km | 38 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 15 km E of Shepsi, Russia | M4.2 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 5 km SE of Gostagayevskaya, Russia | M4.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2017 | 25 km SW of Blagovetschenskaya, Russia | M4.2 | 70 km | 15 km |
| Aug 8, 1999 | 11 km NW of Kiyevskoye, Russia | M4.2 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 11 km SSW of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 7 km ENE of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 4 km E of Kabardinka, Russia | M4.1 | 21 km | 52 km |
| Jun 26, 1998 | 8 km WSW of Abrau-Dyurso, Russia | M4.1 | 21 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 1998 | Caucasus region, Russia | M4.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 1999 | 30 km SSW of Abrau-Dyurso, Russia | M4.0 | 41 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2000 | KERCH STRAIT | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 94 km |
| 1994 | KERCH STRAIT | Meteorological | 0.5 m | — | 98 km |
| 1905 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 33 km |
| 1966 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
Novorossiysk has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (1.8").