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Weather & Climate in Rutul, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rutul has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,642 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 38.7°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,642 ft (1,415 m) |
| Area | 61.0 sq mi (157.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5344°N, 47.4240°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 53 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M5.4 | 122 km | 66 km |
| Oct 7, 2012 | 3 km ESE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 122 km | 17 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 68 km | 14 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 53 km | 23 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 59 km | 12 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 54 km | 18 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia | M5.0 | 144 km | 60 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 64 km | 34 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 23 km NE of Basqal, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 124 km | 50 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 103 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 56 km | 15 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2007 | 46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M4.9 | 145 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in |
Rutul has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 21°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.7").