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Weather & Climate in Sokhumi, Georgia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sokhumi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,280/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0070°N, 40.9893°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 23, 2012 | 45 km SW of Och’amch’ire, Georgia | M5.7 | 66 km | 15 km |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 50 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M5.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia | M5.1 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M5.1 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia | M4.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1996 | 17 km ENE of Ozurgeti, Georgia | M4.5 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.4 | 56 km | 34 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 28 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 47 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1991 | 4 km SE of Lent’ekhi, Georgia | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1 km S of El’brus, Russia | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia | M4.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2016 | 40 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.3 | 51 km | 14 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia | M4.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2010 | 10 km SSW of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M4.2 | 60 km | 8 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 9 km SW of Sokhumi, Georgia | M4.2 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Dec 23, 2012 | 64 km SW of Och’amch’ire, Georgia | M4.2 | 76 km | 9 km |
| Nov 16, 2013 | 58 km SSW of Dranda, Georgia | M4.1 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Apr 17, 2021 | 16 km NNW of P’ot’i, Georgia | M4.1 | 96 km | 11 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 24 km WSW of Sochi, Russia | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
Sokhumi has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (3.9").