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Weather & Climate in Shamkhal, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shamkhal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 1,600.7 sq mi (4,145.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0596°N, 47.3373°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 31, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia | M5.7 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M5.4 | 101 km | 66 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 45 km | 65 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1991 | Caspian Sea | M5.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia | M5.0 | 124 km | 60 km |
| Jan 3, 1990 | 16 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2007 | 46 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M4.9 | 111 km | 40 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia | M4.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2007 | 40 km ENE of Izberbash, Russia | M4.8 | 84 km | 22 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia | M4.8 | 77 km | 76 km |
| Sep 19, 1999 | 3 km S of Kizilyurt, Russia | M4.8 | 39 km | 44 km |
| Nov 15, 2001 | 6 km NE of Uchkent, Russia | M4.8 | 19 km | 21 km |
| Apr 10, 1994 | 5 km NW of Tsentoroy, Russia | M4.7 | 94 km | 86 km |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 15 km W of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2000 | 9 km NE of Levashi, Russia | M4.6 | 65 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 | 22 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 1.2 in |
Shamkhal has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.7") and April the driest (0.8").