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Weather & Climate in Shamil’kala, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shamil’kala experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,182 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,182 ft (665 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 21,706/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6871°N, 46.8685°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
213 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 | 145 km | 16 km |
| Jan 31, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia | M5.7 | 52 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 127 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M5.4 | 116 km | 66 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 129 km | 23 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 59 km | 65 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 106 km | 5 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 127 km | 12 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 139 km | 18 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia | M5.0 | 147 km | 60 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 94 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 1991 | Caspian Sea | M5.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 122 km | 34 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 124 km | 15 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 31 km | 15 km |
| Jan 3, 1990 | 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2007 | 46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M4.9 | 135 km | 40 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 | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in |
Shamil’kala has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.6").