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Weather & Climate in Zhinvali, Georgia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhinvali experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,474 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,474 ft (754 m) |
| Area | 1,610.5 sq mi (4,171.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1318°N, 44.7726°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tbilisi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
239 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 | 97 km | 17 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 38 km ESE of St’epants’minda, Georgia | M6.4 | 58 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 1991 | 9 km NE of Java, Georgia | M6.3 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 11 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M6.1 | 83 km | 14 km |
| Sep 7, 2009 | 8 km N of Oni, Georgia | M6.0 | 124 km | 15 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 19 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2012 | 10 km E of Lagodekhi, Georgia | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 24 km NW of Java, Georgia | M5.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1990 | 14 km NE of Ninotsminda, Georgia | M5.5 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1991 | 14 km E of Java, Georgia | M5.4 | 61 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | Russia-Georgia border region | M5.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 9 km WSW of Oni, Georgia | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 18 km WSW of Metsavan, Armenia | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1997 | 12 km N of Sagarejo, Georgia | M5.3 | 56 km | 38 km |
| Sep 17, 2013 | 21 km N of Q’vareli, Georgia | M5.3 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2006 | 10 km NE of Oni, Georgia | M5.3 | 118 km | 17 km |
| May 3, 1991 | 16 km NNE of Ambrolauri, Georgia | M5.2 | 137 km | 11 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 15 km N of Java, Georgia | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1993 | 18 km NNW of Java, Georgia | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 1994 | Russia-Georgia-Azerbaijan border region | M5.0 | 129 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kazbek (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kazbek | Stratovolcano | 5,050 m (16,568 ft) | -750 | 67 km |
| Samsari Volcanic Center | Lava cone(s) | 3,290 m (10,794 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Aragats | Stratovolcano | 4,095 m (13,435 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in |
Zhinvali has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (1.1").