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Saynshand, Mongolia

East Gobi Aymag · Mongolia

Saynshand is a small city in East Gobi Aymag, Mongolia with a population of 19,891. Elevation: 3,107 ft (947 m). Average temperature: 39°F (4°C).

19,891 Population 2,710/sq mi density
3,107 ft Elevation 947 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°C
5.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ulaanbaatar Timezone

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About Saynshand

Saynshand

Sainshand is the capital of Dornogovi Province in Mongolia. It is located in the eastern Gobi Desert steppe, on the Trans-Mongolian Railway.

People

Population19,891
Density2,710/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
Rain5.0 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation3,107 ft (947 m)
Population19,891
Population Density2,710 / sq mi
Elevation3,107 ft (947 m)
Coordinates44.8824°, 110.1163°
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar
Country🇲🇳 Mongolia
State / ProvinceEast Gobi Aymag
Average Temperature39°F (4°C)
January Average-0°F (-18°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation5.0 inches (126 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)

About Saynshand

Saynshand is a small city in Mongolia (East Gobi Aymag) with a population of 19,891. The city sits at an elevation of 3,107 feet (947 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 39°F (4°C). Temperatures range from -0°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ulaanbaatar.

Climate in Saynshand

Saynshand has an average annual temperature of 5.4°C (42°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-17°C). Average annual precipitation is 113 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -17°C / 1°F -22.2° / -11.8° 0.8
Feb -11.2°C / 12°F -17.8° / -4.5° 1.3
Mar -1.2°C / 30°F -8.6° / 6.2° 1.5
Apr 8.2°C / 47°F 0.8° / 15.7° 3.7
May 15.3°C / 60°F 7.8° / 22.8° 8.9
Jun 21.7°C / 71°F 15° / 28.4° 21.3
Jul 24.8°C / 77°F 18.6° / 31° 26.6
Aug 22.4°C / 72°F 16.1° / 28.6° 28.4
Sep 16°C / 61°F 9.1° / 23° 12.4
Oct 6°C / 43°F -0.7° / 12.7° 4.3
Nov -5.8°C / 22°F -11.5° / 0° 2.1
Dec -14.6°C / 6°F -19.8° / -9.4° 1.3
Saynshand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 73°F. The area gets 327 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 5.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,107 feet.

Temperature

-0°F Jan (-18°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average38.8°F
28% below Mongolia avg
January Average-0°F (-18°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,107 ft (947 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density2,710/sq mi
Coordinates44.8824°N, 110.1163°W
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.0"
87% below Mongolia avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 28, 2012.

Jul 30, 2010 47 km WSW of Saynshand, Mongolia M4.6 48 km
Jan 28, 2012 134 km SSW of Saynshand, Mongolia M4.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -0°F (-18°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 9°F (-13°C) 0.0 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.1 in
April 43°F (6°C) 0.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
October 40°F (4°C) 0.2 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 0.1 in
December 4°F (-16°C) 0.1 in

Saynshand has a seasonal temperature swing of 73°F / from -0°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.5") and January the driest (0.0").

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Libraries in Saynshand

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Төв номын сан0.0

Farmers Markets in Saynshand

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Эргэл зах

Hotels in Saynshand

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shand Plaza
Бадрах өргөө
Лукс

Restaurants in Saynshand

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Орчлон зоогийн газар
Ялалт ресторан

Theatres in Saynshand

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Саран хөхөө театр

Monuments in Saynshand

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

6 баатрын хөшөө
Fire Offering Shrine
Khan Crown Ovoo

Train Stations in Saynshand

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sainshand
Tushleg

Bus Stations in Saynshand

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MN #5299384722
Авто вогзал

Gas Stations in Saynshand

17 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MN #2446296740
MN #800479508
MN #800479509
MN #800479510
MN #800479512
MN #803000189
MN #803000190
MN #803000191
MN #803383221
MN #889309609
MN #933865846
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НИК
Ник ШТС
ШТС
ШТС
ШТС

Banks in Saynshand

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khan bank
Khan Bank
Khan Bank
Post
Голомт
Хас
ХХБ

Shopping Malls in Saynshand

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Алтанговь
Шинэ зуун худалдааны төв

Airports Near Saynshand

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sainshand AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saynshand

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Гурван баян

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation
961 m (3,153 ft)
Area
2,300.0 km² (887.8 mi²)
Founded
1931

🇲🇳 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 Saynshand

What is the population of Saynshand?

Saynshand has a population of 19,891 residents and is located in Mongolia. The population density is 2,710 people per square mile, spread across 7.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saynshand?

Saynshand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average -0°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.0 inches.

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