Geography of Mount Elbrus
Geography of Mount Elbrus: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Mount Elbrus
Georgia is 166 mi to the south-east, Armenia is 243 mi to the south-east, Mount Ararat is 270 mi to the south and Azerbaijan is 432 mi to the south-east.
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Coordinates: 43°20′59.6″N 42°26′43.1″E (43.3499, 42.4453)
Quick facts about Mount Elbrus
Summary
Mount Elbrus is a mountain in Europe. Mount Elbrus is a mountain known as the highest peak in Europe. It sits at 18.510 ft above sea level.
Right now it is 24°F (-5°C) in Mount Elbrus with clear sky. It feels like 14°F. Today runs from 17°F to 34°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Mount Elbrus is June, July and August. The climate is polar. February, October and November tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 24°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -23°F.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 34°F is 9.9°F above the 24°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Mount Elbrus today at 10/10. Overnight lows near 17°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Mount Elbrus month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -14° | -23° | 4,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | -14° | -23° | 4,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | -7° | -17° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 1° | -9° | 4,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 6° | -3° | 5,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 14° | 3° | 2,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 20° | 10° | 2,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 24° | 12° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 15° | 4° | 3,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 5° | -5° | 5,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | -3° | -12° | 5,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | -11° | -21° | 4,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Elbrus?
Mount Elbrus is a mountain in Europe. Its coordinates are 43.3499, 42.4453. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Mount Elbrus right now?
It is currently 24°F (-5°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 13% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Elbrus?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Elbrus, which has a polar climate. February, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Elbrus in?
Mount Elbrus observes Europe/Moscow (UTC+03:00). The local time is 11:41 PM.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 11:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
