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Weather & Climate in Tsunta, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tsunta has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,824 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,824 ft (2,080 m) |
| Area | 1,166.0 sq mi (3,020.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2009°N, 45.9374°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
193 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 81 km | 16 km |
| Jan 31, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia | M5.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 101 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 134 km | 65 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 12 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 64 km | 38 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 103 km | 23 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 90 km | 34 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 97 km | 15 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 1993 | 36 km WSW of Itum-Kali, Russia | M4.8 | 76 km | 18 km |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia | M4.8 | 92 km | 76 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | CASPIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 31 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 130 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in |
Tsunta has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 22°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (1.0").