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Weather & Climate in Bayanhoshuu, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bayanhoshuu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 344 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 area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,858 feet.
Temperature
1°F Jan (-18°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 30.5°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 1°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,858 ft (1,176 m) |
| Area | 27.0 sq mi (70.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2333°N, 91.9167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Mar 6, 2010 | 99 km N of Khovd, Mongolia | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 108 km NNE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.6 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 107 km SSE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.5 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Dec 26, 2000 | 106 km NE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 56 km SSE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 141 km SE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M4.2 | 120 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2002 | 125 km ENE of Khovd, Mongolia | M3.9 | 100 km | 33 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 | Driest |
| February | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Bayanhoshuu has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -4°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.5") and January the driest (0.1").