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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 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 339 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 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,972 feet.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 29.0°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,972 ft (2,125 m) |
| Area | 24.7 sq mi (64.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7020°N, 100.1433°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| May 16, 2019 | 150 km WNW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2024 | 94 km WSW of Tsetserleg, Mongolia | M4.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 162 km WSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1998 | 88 km S of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Taryatu-Chulutu (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taryatu-Chulutu | Volcanic field | 2,326 m (7,631 ft) | -2980 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 1°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in |
Bayanhoshuu has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from -4°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.1").