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Weather & Climate in Bayanbulag, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bayanbulag has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°F. The area gets 346 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 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,402 feet.
Temperature
-9°F Jan (-23°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 27.1°F |
| 50% below US avg | |
| January Average | -9°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,402 ft (2,256 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8098°N, 98.0901°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Aug 1, 1996 | 119 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M5.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1990 | 73 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M4.9 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Jan 25, 2004 | 48 km E of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 108 km | 25 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 130 km ENE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 18 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2019 | 150 km WNW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 141 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 78 km SSW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 162 km WSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 41 km E of Altai, Mongolia | M4.1 | 111 km | 2 km |
| Jan 21, 2001 | 166 km ESE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.1 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 65 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M3.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.1 in |
Bayanbulag has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -9°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and January the driest (0.0").