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Weather & Climate in Tuapse, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tuapse experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,979/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1008°N, 39.0833°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Nov 9, 2002 | 10 km WSW of Kiyevskoye, Russia | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1992 | 34 km SW of Abrau-Dyurso, Russia | M4.8 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 25 km SSW of Khadyzhensk, Russia | M4.6 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 12 km NNW of Severskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Shepsi, Russia | M4.4 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia | M4.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 11 km ESE of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.3 | 40 km | 25 km |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 11 km SSW of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.2 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 15 km E of Shepsi, Russia | M4.2 | 21 km | 22 km |
| Jun 26, 1998 | 8 km WSW of Abrau-Dyurso, Russia | M4.1 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2000 | 4 km E of Kabardinka, Russia | M4.1 | 105 km | 52 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 7 km ENE of Ol’ginka, Russia | M4.1 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Belorechensk, Russia | M4.1 | 101 km | 42 km |
| May 30, 2012 | 24 km WSW of Sochi, Russia | M4.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1998 | Caucasus region, Russia | M4.1 | 20 km | 33 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | 14 km NNW of Vardane, Russia | M4.0 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 1999 | 30 km SSW of Abrau-Dyurso, Russia | M4.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.0 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 5 km SSE of Shepsi, Russia | M4.0 | 14 km | 25 km |
| Jul 11, 1996 | 6 km WNW of Krymsk, Russia | M4.0 | 132 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.8 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 36 km |
| 1905 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
Tuapse has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 39°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.1") and May the driest (3.2").