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Weather & Climate in Urkarakh, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Urkarakh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,242 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,242 ft (1,293 m) |
| Area | 216.8 sq mi (561.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1629°N, 47.6303°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
200 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jan 31, 1999 | 1 km SSE of Bavtugay, Russia | M5.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 98 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 21 km ENE of Novokayakent, Russia | M5.4 | 59 km | 66 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 49 km NE of Xaçmaz, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 145 km | 53 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 100 km | 23 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Feb 21, 1999 | Caucasus region, Russia | M5.3 | 134 km | 65 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 107 km | 18 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 32 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 1991 | Caspian Sea | M5.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 101 km | 34 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 13 km NW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 142 km | 50 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2001 | 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia | M5.0 | 89 km | 60 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 98 km | 15 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 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in |
Urkarakh has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 26°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.6").