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Weather & Climate in Zaqatala, Azerbaijan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zaqatala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,650 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 824.9 sq mi (2,136.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6316°N, 46.6448°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Baku |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
146 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| May 7, 2012 | 1 km ENE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.6 | 15 km | 11 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2015 | 16 km SSE of O?uz, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 17 km N of A?da?, Azerbaijan | M5.4 | 114 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2012 | 4 km WNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 11 km | 12 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 2 km SE of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M5.3 | 17 km | 23 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 112 km | 38 km |
| May 3, 2017 | 12 km ESE of Tsurib, Russia | M5.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2021 | 5 km SW of Gedzhukh, Russia | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 11 km WSW of Çinarl?, Azerbaijan | M5.1 | 25 km | 18 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2014 | 3 km SSE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M5.0 | 4 km | 34 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 3 km NNW of Mamrux, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 11 km | 15 km |
| Aug 10, 2019 | 4 km NW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | M4.9 | 5 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Ashil’ta, Russia | M4.9 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Apr 25, 2002 | Georgia-Armenia border region | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2016 | 12 km SSW of Zandak, Russia | M4.8 | 148 km | 76 km |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Ansalta, Russia | M4.8 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 2 km NW of Utamysh, Russia | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Porak (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Porak | Stratovolcano | 3,029 m (9,938 ft) | -778 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in |
Zaqatala has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (1.3").