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Weather & Climate in Buyant, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buyant has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 314 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 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,437 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 27.6°F |
| 49% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,437 ft (1,962 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.5797°N, 89.5475°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Nov 21, 1998 | 53 km S of Tashanta, Russia | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2003 | 56 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M5.2 | 6 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 99 km N of Khovd, Mongolia | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2003 | 55 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.9 | 4 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 1990 | 118 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 91 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.8 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2013 | 74 km SE of Altay, China | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2004 | 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.7 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 103 km SE of Altay, China | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1997 | 32 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2004 | 96 km SE of Belyashi, Russia | M4.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 101 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.6 | 102 km | 8 km |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 18 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2001 | 33 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia | M4.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2007 | 120 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.3 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Aug 6, 2017 | 73 km NE of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2025 | 15 km SSW of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia | M4.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2005 | 41 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.1 | 25 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | -1°F (-19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Buyant has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from -1°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.1").