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Weather & Climate in Verkhniy Fiagdon, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Verkhniy Fiagdon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.1 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,993 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,993 ft (1,217 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 124/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8345°N, 44.3060°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
205 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 | 67 km | 17 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 71 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 48 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 50 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 73 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 52 km | 20 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 138 km | 38 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 67 km | 17 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 88 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 75 km | 6 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M4.9 | 46 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 84 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 22 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| 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 | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in |
Verkhniy Fiagdon has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 26°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (1.9").