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Weather & Climate in Upornaya, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Upornaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,558 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,558 ft (475 m) |
| Area | 157.8 sq mi (408.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3914°N, 41.0196°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| May 28, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia | M5.1 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 9 km NE of Vladimirskaya, Russia | M4.7 | 27 km | 47 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 25 km SSW of Khadyzhensk, Russia | M4.6 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 45 km N of Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Georgia | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.4 | 129 km | 34 km |
| Oct 19, 1999 | 18 km SE of Spitsevka, Russia | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Gornoye Loo, Russia | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 1992 | 11 km ESE of Lazarevskoye, Russia | M4.3 | 138 km | 25 km |
| Sep 28, 2017 | 15 km E of Shepsi, Russia | M4.2 | 139 km | 22 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 14 km NNE of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Belorechensk, Russia | M4.1 | 103 km | 42 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 24 km WNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 1998 | Caucasus region, Russia | M4.1 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 8 km NE of Belorechensk, Russia | M4.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 1991 | 14 km NNW of Vardane, Russia | M4.0 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 13 km NNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.0 | 114 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2016 | 20 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in |
Upornaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 28°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.3").