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Kharkhorin, Mongolia
Övörhangay · Mongolia
Kharkhorin is a small city in Övörhangay, Mongolia with a population of 8,977. Elevation: 4,843 ft (1,476 m). Average temperature: 31°F (-1°C).
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About Kharkhorin
Kharkhorin is a town and sum (district) center in Övörkhangai Province in Mongolia. It is well known for being near the capital of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century covering 23 million km2. The sum population was 13,828 (1994), 13,964 (2000), and 14,765 (2017). The population of Kharkhorin town itself was 14,765 in 2017 and covered an area of 20.5 km2.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,977 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,843 ft (1,476 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.1925°, 102.8135° |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
| Country | 🇲🇳 Mongolia |
| State / Province | Övörhangay |
| Average Temperature | 31°F (-1°C) |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.6 inches (269 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Kharkhorin
Kharkhorin is a small city in Mongolia (Övörhangay) with a population of 8,977. The city sits at an elevation of 4,843 feet (1,476 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 31°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from -2°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ulaanbaatar.
Climate in Kharkhorin
Kharkhorin has an average annual temperature of -0.1°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jul (17°C), the coldest is Jan (-20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 251 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 30.7°F |
| 43% below Mongolia avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,843 ft (1,476 m) |
| Area | 1,074.2 sq mi (2,782.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1925°N, 102.8135°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Khanuy Gol (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Khanuy Gol | Volcanic field | 1,886 m (6,188 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in |
Kharkhorin has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -2°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Kharkhorin
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shine School | — | — | — | — |
| EB-iin Gunzgii surguuli | — | — | — | — |
| 2-р 10-н жил | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Kharkhorin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erdene Zuu | ||||
| Erdenesiin Khuree Calligraphy and Art Center | ||||
| Kharakhorum Museum |
Hotels in Kharkhorin
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kharkhorin
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kharkhorin
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kharkhorin
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Kharkhorin
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kharkhorin
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Kharkhorin
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Kharkhorin
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Kharkhorin
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kharkhorin Airport | KHR | Small Airport |
| Khujirt Airport | HJT | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kharkhorin
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Erdene Zuu Monastery Temple | |
| Gurvan Zuu | |
| Ovoo | |
| Queen Khandjamts's Stupa | |
| Temple |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mongolia
10 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kharkhorin?
Kharkhorin has a population of 8,977 residents and is located in Mongolia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,074.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kharkhorin?
Kharkhorin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average -2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 317 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.6 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.