The annual precipitation along the coast ranges from  . The foothills, the lower ranges, and the interior gorges of the Republic receive anywhere between  of precipitation annually. Some of the interior gorges that are sheltered from the moist influences of the Black Sea receive the lowest amounts of precipitation.
Precipitation patterns vary significantly along the coast, with the foothills, lower slopes, and interior canyons of the Republic receiving between 8-12 inches of rainfall each year. Some of these interior gorges shielded from the Black Sea's humid air receive the least amount of precipitation.