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Weather & Climate in Podgornaya, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Podgornaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 801 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Area | 906.1 sq mi (2,346.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2031°N, 43.4297°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Feb 6, 2006 | 28 km S of Verkhnyaya Balkariya, Russia | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 6 km N of Lysogorskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 14 km SW of Digora, Russia | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1999 | 18 km SE of Spitsevka, Russia | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 10 km WSW of Arkhonskaya, Russia | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 16 km WNW of Mizur, Russia | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1 km S of El’brus, Russia | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1993 | 21 km SE of Verkhnyaya Balkariya, Russia | M4.2 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 5 km NE of Etoka, Russia | M4.1 | 39 km | 6 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 14 km NNE of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 4 km NNE of Staryy Urukh, Russia | M4.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 24 km WNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 3 km NNW of Germenchik, Russia | M4.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Otkaznoye, Russia | M4.0 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 13 km NNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.0 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Apr 14, 2014 | 16 km NE of Deyskoye, Russia | M4.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2002 | 6 km W of Khumalag, Russia | M3.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1996 | 28 km SSW of Kislovodsk, Russia | M3.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 28 km SSW of Verkhnyaya Balkariya, Russia | M3.8 | 147 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 124 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 (-4°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) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Podgornaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.8").