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Buyant, Mongolia

Bayanhongor · Mongolia

Buyant is a small town in Bayanhongor, Mongolia with a population of 3,565. Elevation: 6,355 ft (1,937 m). Average temperature: 27°F (-3°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,565 Population 288/sq mi density
6,355 ft Elevation 1,937 meters
27°F Avg Temperature -3°C
4.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ulaanbaatar Timezone

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About Buyant

Buyant

Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport, formerly called Chinggis Khaan International Airport from 2005 to 2020, is a semi-operational international airport serving Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, situated 18 km (11 mi) southwest of the capital. Largely replaced by a new airport, it currently functions as a backup airport for the former, with a view to being used for flight training as well as for special, charter, and government flights.

People

Population3,565
Density288/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp27°F (-3°C)
Rain4.3 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation6,355 ft (1,937 m)
Population3,565
Population Density288 / sq mi
Elevation6,355 ft (1,937 m)
Coordinates46.1664°, 98.6917°
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar
Country🇲🇳 Mongolia
State / ProvinceBayanhongor
Average Temperature27°F (-3°C)
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation4.3 inches (109 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.2 inches (18 cm)

About Buyant

Buyant is a small town in Mongolia (Bayanhongor) with a population of 3,565. The city sits at an elevation of 6,355 feet (1,937 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 27°F (-3°C). Temperatures range from 4°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ulaanbaatar.

Buyant has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 341 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 4.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,355 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average27.0°F
50% below Mongolia avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,355 ft (1,937 m)
Area12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²)
Population Density288/sq mi
Coordinates46.1664°N, 98.6917°W
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.3"
89% below Mongolia avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 11, 2022.

Jun 15, 2006 138 km SE of Altai, Mongolia M5.8 135 km
Apr 13, 2011 central Mongolia M5.3 85 km
Aug 1, 1996 119 km SE of Altai, Mongolia M5.1 125 km
Jun 15, 2006 144 km SE of Altai, Mongolia M5.0 132 km
Apr 14, 2007 198 km SE of Altai, Mongolia M4.9 103 km
Apr 16, 2011 188 km WSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia M4.8 96 km
Aug 27, 1990 196 km WSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia M4.8 99 km
Oct 3, 2012 130 km ENE of Altai, Mongolia M4.7 87 km
Oct 19, 2011 129 km SSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia M4.7 147 km
Jan 25, 2004 48 km E of Altai, Mongolia M4.7 140 km
Jun 25, 2006 163 km SE of Altai, Mongolia M4.6 139 km
May 16, 2019 150 km WNW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia M4.6 76 km
Mar 30, 2018 141 km SE of Altai, Mongolia M4.5 107 km
Apr 11, 2022 183 km SE of Altai, Mongolia M4.2 88 km
Aug 20, 2007 162 km WSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia M4.2 35 km
Jan 30, 2004 41 km E of Altai, Mongolia M4.1 147 km
Jan 21, 2001 166 km ESE of Altai, Mongolia M4.1 46 km
Aug 2, 1996 Western Mongolia M3.9 116 km
May 12, 1999 109 km SE of Altai, Mongolia M3.9 137 km
Jun 25, 2006 151 km SE of Altai, Mongolia M3.7 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 0.1 in Driest
February -2°F (-19°C) 0.1 in
March 11°F (-12°C) 0.2 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 0.4 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
September 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
October 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
November 9°F (-13°C) 0.2 in
December -3°F (-19°C) 0.1 in Coldest

Buyant has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -3°F in December to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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Hotels in Buyant

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Зочид буудал, цайны газар

Gas Stations in Buyant

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MN #6126964814
MN #8289002730

Banks in Buyant

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Төрийн банк

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Ulaanbaatar

🇲🇳 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Buyant

What is the population of Buyant?

Buyant has a population of 3,565 residents and is located in Mongolia. The population density is 288 people per square mile, spread across 12.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buyant?

Buyant has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winter temperatures average 4°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.3 inches, with 7.2 inches of snow.

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