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Weather & Climate in Yalta, Ukraine
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yalta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 109.3 sq mi (283.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 705/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5022°N, 34.1662°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Simferopol |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 22, 2023 | 51 km SW of Foros, Ukraine | M4.7 | 81 km | 23 km |
| Aug 16, 1990 | 13 km SSE of Novy Svet, Ukraine | M4.6 | 66 km | 26 km |
| Oct 16, 1998 | 41 km SSW of Foros, Ukraine | M4.3 | 68 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1998 | 42 km SSW of Foros, Ukraine | M4.3 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2009 | 32 km SSE of Gaspra, Ukraine | M4.2 | 39 km | 20 km |
| Jul 29, 2001 | 56 km SE of Gaspra, Ukraine | M4.2 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2014 | 25 km SSE of Nikita, Ukraine | M4.1 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 1990 | 4 km WNW of Morskoye, Ukraine | M4.1 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 1990 | 6 km NW of Morskoye, Ukraine | M3.9 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2005 | 12 km S of Solnechnaya Dolina, Ukraine | M3.9 | 80 km | 30 km |
| Oct 19, 1997 | 4 km SSW of Kashtany, Ukraine | M3.7 | 47 km | 58 km |
| Jun 29, 1990 | 4 km ENE of Pionerskoye, Ukraine | M3.7 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Sep 24, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Alushta, Ukraine | M3.3 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Apr 27, 2007 | 50 km WSW of Balaklava, Ukraine | M3.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 103 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 72 km |
| 1927 | CRIMEA, BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 11 | 29 km |
| 1869 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 72 km |
| 1615 | BLACK SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 114 km |
| 1927 | CRIMEA, BLACK SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 22 km |
| 1650 | AZOV AND BLACK SEAS | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Yalta has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and April the driest (1.9").