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Weather & Climate in Shali, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shali 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 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 722 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 | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1481°N, 45.9019°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
171 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 | 90 km | 16 km |
| Jan 31, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia | M5.7 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 75 km | 65 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 112 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 64 km | 15 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia | M4.8 | 47 km | 76 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 6 km NE of Uchkent, Russia | M4.8 | 101 km | 21 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 48 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 1999 | 3 km S of Kizilyurt, Russia | M4.8 | 79 km | 44 km |
| May 4, 1993 | 36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia | M4.8 | 85 km | 18 km |
| Jun 2, 2014 | 3 km NW of Kalinovskaya, Russia | M4.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1994 | 9 km NNW of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M4.7 | 141 km | 62 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 5 km NW of Tsentoroy, Russia | M4.7 | 25 km | 86 km |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 15 km W of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2001 | 1 km SW of Gimry, Russia | M4.6 | 87 km | 83 km |
| Oct 24, 1992 | 24 km NE of Pasanauri, Georgia | M4.6 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 2013 | 2 km SSE of Untsukul’, Russia | M4.6 | 89 km | 52 km |
| Dec 9, 2000 | 12 km W of Gudauri, Georgia | M4.6 | 149 km | 33 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 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in |
Shali has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.8").