Weather & Climate in Pregradnaya, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pregradnaya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,707 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,707 ft (825 m) |
| Area | 157.4 sq mi (407.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9519°N, 41.1912°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| May 28, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia | M5.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M5.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 9 km NE of Vladimirskaya, Russia | M4.7 | 77 km | 47 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 25 km SSW of Khadyzhensk, Russia | M4.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia | M4.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 28 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.4 | 78 km | 34 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1 km S of El’brus, Russia | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 11 km ESE of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.3 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Jun 7, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M4.2 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia | M4.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 9 km SW of Sokhumi, Georgia | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 15 km E of Shepsi, Russia | M4.2 | 149 km | 22 km |
| May 1, 1998 | Caucasus region, Russia | M4.1 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 24 km WNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 14 km NNE of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Belorechensk, Russia | M4.1 | 143 km | 42 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 24 km WSW of Sochi, Russia | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Pregradnaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.4").