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Weather & Climate in Bürenhayrhan, Mongolia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bürenhayrhan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 73°F. The area gets 329 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 4.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,881 feet.

Temperature

-4°F Jan (-20°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average36.2°F
33% below US avg
January Average-4°F (-20°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,881 ft (1,183 m)
Area3,129.0 sq mi (8,104.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates46.0924°N, 91.5480°W
TimezoneAsia/Hovd

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.1"
89% below US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 0.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Sep 24, 2009 187 km SW of Khovd, Mongolia M5.0 120 km 17 km
Jul 24, 2011 275 km SSW of Khovd, Mongolia M4.9 111 km 10 km
Sep 13, 2015 298 km NE of Turpan, China M4.8 113 km 10 km
Jun 4, 2011 Western Mongolia M4.8 88 km 10 km
Aug 23, 2011 261 km NNW of Hami, China M4.7 134 km 10 km
May 14, 1997 142 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia M4.6 148 km 33 km
Aug 30, 2003 107 km SSE of Khovd, Mongolia M4.5 119 km 33 km
Oct 17, 2000 261 km NNW of Hami, China M4.3 136 km 33 km
Sep 10, 2022 18 km WSW of Kezilexilike, China M4.2 143 km 10 km
Mar 24, 1991 228 km SSW of Khovd, Mongolia M4.2 78 km 33 km
Apr 30, 2001 283 km SSE of Khovd, Mongolia M4.1 104 km 33 km
Jul 31, 1998 247 km SSW of Khovd, Mongolia M4.0 88 km 33 km
Aug 28, 1998 155 km SSW of Khovd, Mongolia M4.0 93 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -4°F (-20°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 3°F (-16°C) 0.1 in
March 24°F (-4°C) 0.2 in
April 43°F (6°C) 0.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
October 38°F (3°C) 0.2 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 0.3 in
December -0°F (-18°C) 0.2 in

Bürenhayrhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 74°F / from -4°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (0.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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