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Weather & Climate in Zolotaya Balka (1 otd.), Ukraine

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Zolotaya Balka (1 otd.) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area74.0 sq mi (191.7 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates44.5325°N, 33.5941°W
TimezoneEurope/Simferopol

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 3.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.32"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.18"

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 59 km 23 km
Aug 16, 1990 13 km SSE of Novy Svet, Ukraine M4.6 109 km 26 km
Oct 16, 1998 41 km SSW of Foros, Ukraine M4.3 54 km 33 km
Oct 18, 1998 42 km SSW of Foros, Ukraine M4.3 57 km 33 km
Apr 12, 2009 32 km SSE of Gaspra, Ukraine M4.2 66 km 20 km
Jul 29, 2001 56 km SE of Gaspra, Ukraine M4.2 92 km 33 km
Mar 2, 2014 25 km SSE of Nikita, Ukraine M4.1 68 km 10 km
Jul 2, 1990 4 km WNW of Morskoye, Ukraine M4.1 98 km 33 km
Jun 29, 1990 6 km NW of Morskoye, Ukraine M3.9 98 km 33 km
Jan 24, 2005 12 km S of Solnechnaya Dolina, Ukraine M3.9 123 km 30 km
Oct 19, 1997 4 km SSW of Kashtany, Ukraine M3.7 36 km 58 km
Jun 29, 1990 4 km ENE of Pionerskoye, Ukraine M3.7 66 km 33 km
Sep 24, 1992 5 km ESE of Alushta, Ukraine M3.3 72 km 33 km
Apr 27, 2007 50 km WSW of Balaklava, Ukraine M3.0 51 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

5 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 — 30 km
1927 CRIMEA, BLACK SEA Earthquake 1.0 m 11 73 km
1869 BLACK SEA Earthquake 1.0 m — 114 km
1927 CRIMEA, BLACK SEA Eruption + Earthquake 0.7 m — 66 km
1650 AZOV AND BLACK SEAS Earthquake — — 30 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 1.2 in Driest
May 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in Wettest

Zolotaya Balka (1 otd.) has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and April the driest (1.2").

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