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Weather & Climate in Otkaznoye, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Otkaznoye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 441/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3264°N, 43.8608°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 1, 2023 | 6 km N of Lysogorskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Goragorskiy, Russia | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 5 km WSW of Goragorskiy, Russia | M4.4 | 133 km | 24 km |
| Oct 19, 1999 | 18 km SE of Spitsevka, Russia | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 14 km SW of Digora, Russia | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 10 km WSW of Arkhonskaya, Russia | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 4 km NNE of Staryy Urukh, Russia | M4.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 24 km WNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 5 km NE of Etoka, Russia | M4.1 | 74 km | 6 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 14 km NNE of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Otkaznoye, Russia | M4.0 | 5 km | 33 km |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 3 km NNW of Germenchik, Russia | M4.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 16 km NE of Deyskoye, Russia | M4.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 13 km NNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.0 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Aug 22, 2002 | 6 km W of Khumalag, Russia | M3.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 28 km SSW of Kislovodsk, Russia | M3.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 17 km S of Kurskaya, Russia | M3.8 | 70 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1991 | 7 km NNW of Dalakovo, Russia | M3.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 1998 | 15 km ENE of Sovetskaya, Russia | M3.7 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 6 km S of Elin-Yurt, Russia | M3.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 157 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Otkaznoye has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.8").