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Weather & Climate in Vale, Georgia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,996 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,996 ft (1,218 m) |
| Area | 457.9 sq mi (1,186.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6161°N, 42.8811°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tbilisi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
184 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 | 114 km | 17 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Dec 3, 1999 | 20 km W of Sar?kam??, Turkey | M5.7 | 147 km | 19 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 127 km | 17 km |
| Sep 27, 2022 | 22 km WSW of Susuz, Turkey | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia | M5.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 24 km SW of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.1 | 73 km | 18 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Samsari Volcanic Center (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 180 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 | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in |
Vale has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 25°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").