All Countries
Weather & Climate in Zhemtala, Russia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhemtala experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,530 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,530 ft (771 m) |
| Area | 18.4 sq mi (47.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2841°N, 43.6559°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
150 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 | 92 km | 17 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 96 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 89 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 72 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 107 km | 20 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 71 km | 17 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 78 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2024 | 10 km SSE of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 88 km | 6 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 7 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M4.9 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 19 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 19 km WNW of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | Russia-Georgia border region | M4.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 95 km |
| Elbrus | Stratovolcano | 5,642 m (18,510 ft) | 50 | 99 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in |
Zhemtala has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 27°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.5").