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Weather & Climate in Verkhnyaya Balkariya, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Verkhnyaya Balkariya has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.2 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,661 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 35.0°F |
| 35% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,661 ft (1,116 m) |
| Area | 35.6 sq mi (92.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1255°N, 43.4569°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
160 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 | 77 km | 17 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 87 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 52 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 98 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 53 km | 17 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 56 km | 11 km |
| Jan 19, 2011 | 18 km SE of Vani, Georgia | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia | M5.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 63 km | 14 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M4.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 86 km |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 97 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.8 in |
Verkhnyaya Balkariya has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 18°F in January to 53°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.3").