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Weather & Climate in Staryy Malgobek, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Staryy Malgobek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,113 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,113 ft (644 m) |
| Area | 44.9 sq mi (116.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,033/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5444°N, 44.5959°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Apr 29, 1991 | 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia | M7.0 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 114 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 136 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 135 km | 20 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 132 km | 17 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 147 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 7 km SW of Java, Georgia | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 1992 | 18 km WNW of Java, Georgia | M4.8 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 94 km |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Staryy Malgobek has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.9").