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Weather & Climate in Yessentuki, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yessentuki experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,064 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,064 ft (629 m) |
| Area | 19.3 sq mi (50.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0483°N, 42.8564°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Mar 26, 2013 | 42 km N of Tqvarch'eli, Georgia | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 2013 | 41 km WSW of Uchkulan, Russia | M5.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 28 km S of Verkhnyaya Balkariya, Russia | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2023 | 6 km N of Lysogorskaya, Russia | M4.5 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2015 | 42 km S of Nizhniy Arkhyz, Russia | M4.4 | 134 km | 34 km |
| Aug 24, 2017 | 6 km NNW of Besleney, Russia | M4.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1991 | 25 km N of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1999 | 18 km SE of Spitsevka, Russia | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 14 km SW of Digora, Russia | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 1 km S of El’brus, Russia | M4.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 16 km WNW of Mizur, Russia | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1991 | 4 km SE of Lent’ekhi, Georgia | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 29, 1998 | 41 km NE of Kelasuri, Georgia | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1993 | 21 km SE of Verkhnyaya Balkariya, Russia | M4.2 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 14 km NNE of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 4 km NNE of Staryy Urukh, Russia | M4.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2014 | 5 km NE of Etoka, Russia | M4.1 | 21 km | 6 km |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 24 km WNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 13 km NNW of Kursavka, Russia | M4.0 | 67 km | 12 km |
| Apr 19, 1993 | 4 km WNW of Otkaznoye, Russia | M4.0 | 83 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Elbrus (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 84 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in |
Yessentuki has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.8").