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Weather & Climate in Sovetskaya, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sovetskaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 712 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 806.5 sq mi (2,088.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0267°N, 44.0500°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jun 2, 2014 | 3 km NW of Kalinovskaya, Russia | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 22 km SW of Mizur, Russia | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 1993 | 21 km WSW of Mizur, Russia | M4.6 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 6 km N of Lysogorskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 0 km ENE of Mizur, Russia | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 28 km S of Verkhnyaya Balkariya, Russia | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2007 | 10 km W of Tolstoy-Yurt, Russia | M4.5 | 145 km | 134 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 17 km WSW of Mizur, Russia | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2010 | 7 km S of Pervomayskaya, Russia | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2022 | 5 km N of Samashki, Russia | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 14 km SW of Digora, Russia | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 8 km SSW of Mizur, Russia | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 5 km WSW of Goragorskiy, Russia | M4.4 | 100 km | 24 km |
| Jun 9, 2010 | 7 km S of Kalinovskaya, Russia | M4.4 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Goragorskiy, Russia | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 11 km SSE of Tarskoye, Russia | M4.3 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 10 km WSW of Arkhonskaya, Russia | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 16 km WNW of Mizur, Russia | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1 km S of El’brus, Russia | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 150 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Sovetskaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.8").