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Weather & Climate in Pyatigorskiy, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pyatigorskiy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,588 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,588 ft (484 m) |
| Area | 1,292.3 sq mi (3,347.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9742°N, 43.2583°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 147 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 149 km | 17 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Sep 8, 2009 | 9 km NNW of Oni, Georgia | M4.7 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 22 km SW of Mizur, Russia | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1993 | 21 km WSW of Mizur, Russia | M4.6 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Sep 12, 2009 | 11 km N of Oni, Georgia | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 0 km ENE of Mizur, Russia | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 17 km WSW of Mizur, Russia | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 13 km N of Oni, Georgia | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 6 km N of Lysogorskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 28 km S of Verkhnyaya Balkariya, Russia | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1999 | 18 km SE of Spitsevka, Russia | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Mizur, Russia | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 14 km SW of Digora, Russia | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1991 | 25 km N of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1 km S of El’brus, Russia | M4.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 16 km WNW of Mizur, Russia | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 96 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Pyatigorskiy has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 25°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.8").