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Weather & Climate in Sighnaghi, Georgia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sighnaghi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,146 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,146 ft (654 m) |
| Area | 911.0 sq mi (2,359.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6192°N, 45.9223°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tbilisi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
141 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 | 127 km | 16 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 73 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 46 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 67 km | 12 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 73 km | 23 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 55 km | 38 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2021 | 9 km SSW of Vahan, Armenia | M5.2 | 133 km | 13 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 75 km | 18 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 62 km | 34 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 49 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1993 | 36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia | M4.8 | 125 km | 18 km |
| Jul 12, 2016 | 19 km SW of Jvara, Georgia | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2021 | 15 km W of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ghegham Volcanic Ridge (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ghegham Volcanic Ridge | Volcanic field | 3,597 m (11,801 ft) | -1900 | 168 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 168 km |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 178 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.0 in |
Sighnaghi has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (1.0").