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Weather & Climate in Verkhniye Achaluki, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Verkhniye Achaluki experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,552 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,552 ft (473 m) |
| Area | 28.0 sq mi (72.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 336/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3469°N, 44.6975°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
185 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 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 91 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 127 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 117 km | 20 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 123 km | 17 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 140 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 135 km | 6 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1991 | 4 km ENE of Oni, Georgia | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 1992 | 18 km WNW of Java, Georgia | M4.8 | 126 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 74 km |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.1 in |
Verkhniye Achaluki has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.9").