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Weather & Climate in Shalazhi, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shalazhi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,237 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Area | 162.9 sq mi (421.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0948°N, 45.3590°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
193 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 60 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Jan 31, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia | M5.7 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 120 km | 65 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 139 km | 38 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 100 km | 15 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 7 km SW of Java, Georgia | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1993 | 36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia | M4.8 | 58 km | 18 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia | M4.8 | 87 km | 76 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 31 | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 83 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.0 in |
Shalazhi has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.9").