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Weather & Climate in Sunzha, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sunzha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 283 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,247 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,247 ft (685 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,063/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0586°N, 44.8228°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
213 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 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 57 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 94 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 98 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 121 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 115 km | 17 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 141 km | 38 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 130 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 135 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 124 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 48 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in |
Sunzha has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.1").