Weather & Climate in Buga, Mongolia

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

Buga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 0°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 334 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 9.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,955 feet.

Temperature

0°F Jan (-18°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	27.4°F
	49% below US avg
January Average	0°F (-18°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,955 ft (1,815 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	48.9500°N, 89.9833°W
Timezone	Asia/Hovd

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.9"

74% below US avg

Snowfall 37.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Mar 12, 1996	65 km N of Altay, China	M5.6	146 km	17 km
May 7, 2003	56 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia	M5.2	55 km	33 km
Nov 21, 1998	53 km S of Tashanta, Russia	M5.2	66 km	10 km
Mar 6, 2010	99 km N of Khovd, Mongolia	M5.1	110 km	10 km
Jun 11, 2003	55 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia	M4.9	54 km	10 km
Jul 13, 2016	14 km WSW of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia	M4.8	118 km	10 km
Nov 24, 1997	32 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia	M4.7	34 km	10 km
Mar 13, 2004	74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia	M4.7	74 km	10 km
Jan 24, 2004	96 km SE of Belyashi, Russia	M4.6	129 km	10 km
Feb 15, 2005	101 km ESE of Altay, China	M4.6	148 km	8 km
Apr 26, 2008	68 km W of Ulaangom, Mongolia	M4.6	134 km	18 km
Mar 11, 2004	25 km SW of Kosh-Agach, Russia	M4.5	145 km	10 km
Mar 29, 2023	18 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia	M4.4	105 km	10 km
Jan 7, 2001	33 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia	M4.4	90 km	33 km
Feb 5, 2018	12 km E of Kosh-Agach, Russia	M4.4	143 km	19 km
Jan 8, 2018	23 km WSW of Mugur-Aksy, Russia	M4.3	150 km	16 km
Aug 26, 1995	26 km WNW of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia	M4.3	136 km	33 km
Jun 23, 1995	22 km NE of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia	M4.1	136 km	33 km
May 6, 2005	41 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia	M4.1	43 km	10 km
May 22, 2004	74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia	M4.1	74 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	0°F (-18°C)	0.1 in	Driest
February	0°F (-18°C)	0.1 in
March	13°F (-11°C)	0.1 in
April	32°F (-0°C)	0.3 in
May	44°F (7°C)	0.5 in
June	54°F (12°C)	1.1 in
July	57°F (14°C)	1.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	54°F (12°C)	1.0 in
September	44°F (7°C)	0.6 in
October	29°F (-2°C)	0.3 in
November	11°F (-12°C)	0.2 in
December	-1°F (-18°C)	0.2 in	Coldest

Buga has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from -1°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.5") and January the driest (0.1").

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