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Weather & Climate in Stepantsminda, Georgia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stepantsminda has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,797 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 33.4°F |
| 38% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,797 ft (1,767 m) |
| Area | 476.2 sq mi (1,233.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6569°N, 44.6431°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tbilisi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
230 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 | 83 km | 17 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 39 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 56 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 63 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 98 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 53 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 106 km | 38 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 91 km | 17 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 113 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 95 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 13 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.0 in |
Stepantsminda has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 16°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.5").