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Weather & Climate in Sochi, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sochi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 68.3 sq mi (176.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,800/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5970°N, 39.7248°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 25, 1995 | 9 km NE of Vladimirskaya, Russia | M4.7 | 145 km | 47 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 25 km SSW of Khadyzhensk, Russia | M4.6 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Shepsi, Russia | M4.4 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia | M4.3 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 11 km ESE of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.3 | 37 km | 25 km |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 11 km SSW of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 9 km SW of Sokhumi, Georgia | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 15 km E of Shepsi, Russia | M4.2 | 60 km | 22 km |
| Feb 1, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Belorechensk, Russia | M4.1 | 137 km | 42 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 24 km WSW of Sochi, Russia | M4.1 | 25 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1998 | Caucasus region, Russia | M4.1 | 59 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 7 km ENE of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 8 km NE of Belorechensk, Russia | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 20 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | 14 km NNW of Vardane, Russia | M4.0 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 5 km SSE of Shepsi, Russia | M4.0 | 63 km | 25 km |
| Feb 29, 2000 | 8 km N of Vardane, Russia | M3.9 | 27 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 41 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
Sochi has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.0") and May the driest (4.0").