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Weather & Climate in Bayanhongor, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bayanhongor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 319 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 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,145 feet.
Temperature
-1°F Jan (-18°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 30.5°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | -1°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,145 ft (1,873 m) |
| Area | 24.7 sq mi (64.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1944°N, 100.7181°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Mar 4, 2009 | 100 km SSE of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2011 | 129 km SSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2019 | 150 km WNW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 139 km SSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 137 km WNW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.5 | 140 km | 15 km |
| Mar 8, 1995 | 126 km WNW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.4 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 2, 2024 | 94 km WSW of Tsetserleg, Mongolia | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2024 | 136 km SSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1998 | 88 km S of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.1 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 2004 | 138 km SSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M3.9 | 138 km | 47 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 33°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in |
Bayanhongor has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -1°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.1").