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Weather & Climate in Baruunturuun, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baruunturuun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 310 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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 52.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,049 feet.
Temperature
-0°F Jan (-18°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 26.1°F |
| 52% below US avg | |
| January Average | -0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,049 ft (1,234 m) |
| Coordinates | 49.6596°N, 94.4041°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Aug 28, 2025 | 54 km SSE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1991 | 87 km SSW of Erzin, Russia | M5.1 | 30 km | 19 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 110 km SW of Erzin, Russia | M5.0 | 24 km | 33 km |
| Dec 6, 1998 | 130 km SW of Erzin, Russia | M4.5 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 63 km W of Samagaltay, Russia | M4.5 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 96 km ESE of Erzin, Russia | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 60 km SE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 56 km SSE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 141 km SE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M4.2 | 121 km | 16 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 79 km SSW of Erzin, Russia | M4.1 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2001 | 102 km S of Erzin, Russia | M4.1 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Dec 2, 1997 | 102 km WSW of Erzin, Russia | M3.9 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 140 km SSW of Erzin, Russia | M3.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 116 km SW of Erzin, Russia | M3.6 | 37 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | -12°F (-24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -12°F (-25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Baruunturuun has a seasonal temperature swing of 75°F / from -12°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.5") and February the driest (0.2").