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Buga, Mongolia

Bayan-Ölgii Province · Mongolia

Buga is a small town in Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,955 ft (1,815 m). Average temperature: 27°F (-3°C).

5,955 ft Elevation 1,815 meters
27°F Avg Temperature -3°C
9.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Hovd Timezone

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About Buga

Buga

Ölgii is the capital of the Bayan-Ölgii Province of Mongolia, located in the westernmost part of the country on the banks of the Khovd River. It lies on an altitude of 1,710 meters and had a population of 50,126 people as of 2024.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp27°F (-3°C)
Rain9.9 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation5,955 ft (1,815 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,955 ft (1,815 m)
Coordinates48.9500°, 89.9833°
TimezoneAsia/Hovd
Country🇲🇳 Mongolia
State / ProvinceBayan-Ölgii Province
Average Temperature27°F (-3°C)
January Average0°F (-18°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation9.9 inches (250 mm)
Annual Snowfall37.0 inches (94 cm)

About Buga

Buga is a small town in Mongolia (Bayan-Ölgii Province) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,955 feet (1,815 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 27°F (-3°C). Temperatures range from 0°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Hovd.

Climate in Buga

Buga has an average annual temperature of 1.7°C (35°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (-16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 125 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -16.8°C / 2°F -22.6° / -11.1° 1.0
Feb -12.4°C / 10°F -19° / -5.8° 0.8
Mar -4.4°C / 24°F -11.8° / 2.9° 1.5
Apr 4°C / 39°F -2.9° / 10.8° 4.8
May 9.9°C / 50°F 3° / 16.8° 13.2
Jun 16°C / 61°F 9.7° / 22.4° 30.6
Jul 18°C / 64°F 11.5° / 24.6° 35.3
Aug 16°C / 61°F 9.5° / 22.4° 25.7
Sep 9.6°C / 49°F 3° / 16.2° 6.0
Oct 2.3°C / 36°F -4.3° / 8.9° 2.7
Nov -6.6°C / 20°F -12° / -1.2° 2.1
Dec -14.8°C / 5°F -20.5° / -9° 1.7
Buga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 334 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 9.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,955 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

0°F Jan (-18°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average27.4°F
49% below Mongolia avg
January Average0°F (-18°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,955 ft (1,815 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates48.9500°N, 89.9833°W
TimezoneAsia/Hovd

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.9"
74% below Mongolia avg
Snowfall 37.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.1 on May 24, 2025.

Mar 12, 1996 65 km N of Altay, China M5.6 146 km
May 7, 2003 56 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia M5.2 55 km
Nov 21, 1998 53 km S of Tashanta, Russia M5.2 66 km
Mar 6, 2010 99 km N of Khovd, Mongolia M5.1 110 km
Jun 11, 2003 55 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.9 54 km
Jul 13, 2016 14 km WSW of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia M4.8 118 km
Nov 24, 1997 32 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.7 34 km
Mar 13, 2004 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.7 74 km
Jan 24, 2004 96 km SE of Belyashi, Russia M4.6 129 km
Feb 15, 2005 101 km ESE of Altay, China M4.6 148 km
Apr 26, 2008 68 km W of Ulaangom, Mongolia M4.6 134 km
Mar 11, 2004 25 km SW of Kosh-Agach, Russia M4.5 145 km
Mar 29, 2023 18 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia M4.4 105 km
Jan 7, 2001 33 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia M4.4 90 km
Feb 5, 2018 12 km E of Kosh-Agach, Russia M4.4 143 km
Jan 8, 2018 23 km WSW of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.3 150 km
Aug 26, 1995 26 km WNW of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia M4.3 136 km
Jun 23, 1995 22 km NE of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia M4.1 136 km
May 6, 2005 41 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.1 43 km
May 22, 2004 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.1 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 0°F (-18°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 0°F (-18°C) 0.1 in
March 13°F (-11°C) 0.1 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 0.3 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
September 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
October 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
November 11°F (-12°C) 0.2 in
December -1°F (-18°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Buga has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from -1°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.5") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Buga

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Сургууль
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Museums in Buga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bayan-Ölgii Aimag Museum

Bus Stations in Buga

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Main bus station to UB
MN #11149697705

Gas Stations in Buga

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TES PETROLEUM
МТ

Banks in Buga

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khan Bank
Төрийн банк

Airports Near Buga

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ölgii Mongolei International AirportULGMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buga

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Raashgempel Temple

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Hovd
Elevation
1,710 m (5,611 ft)
Area
15.0 km² (5.8 mi²)
Website
olgii.bo.gov.mn/
Twinned With
Giresun

🇲🇳 About Mongolia

Capital Ulaanbaatar
Population 3,170,208
Area 1,565,000 km²
GDP (USD) $20,325,121,394
GDP per capita $5,839
HDI 0.741
Life expectancy 72.1 years
Internet users 83.0%
Urban population 70.5%
Currency MNT (Tugrik)
Languages Mongolian
Calling code +976
TLD .mn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mongolia

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Шинэ жил (Shine jil)
Mar 8 International Women's Day Олон Улсын Эмэгтэйчүүдийн Баяр
Jun 1 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Jul 11 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Jul 12 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Jul 13 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Jul 14 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Jul 15 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Nov 26 Republic Day Улс тунхагласны өдөр
Dec 29 Independence Day Тусгаар Тогтнолын Өдөр

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What is the weather like in Buga?

Buga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winter temperatures average 0°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.9 inches, with 37.0 inches of snow.

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