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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,993 ft (1,217 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8345°N, 44.3060°E |
| 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").