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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 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 341 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 4.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,355 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 27.0°F |
| 50% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,355 ft (1,937 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1664°N, 98.6917°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jun 15, 2006 | 138 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M5.8 | 135 km | 9 km |
| Apr 13, 2011 | central Mongolia | M5.3 | 85 km | 16 km |
| Aug 1, 1996 | 119 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M5.1 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 2006 | 144 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M5.0 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Apr 14, 2007 | 198 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.9 | 103 km | 24 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 188 km WSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1990 | 196 km WSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.8 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 130 km ENE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2011 | 129 km SSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2004 | 48 km E of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Jun 25, 2006 | 163 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.6 | 139 km | 11 km |
| May 16, 2019 | 150 km WNW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 141 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 183 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 162 km WSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 41 km E of Altai, Mongolia | M4.1 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Jan 21, 2001 | 166 km ESE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.1 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 1996 | Western Mongolia | M3.9 | 116 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 109 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M3.9 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2006 | 151 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M3.7 | 127 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Buyant has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -3°F in December to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and January the driest (0.1").