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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 -9°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°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 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 7,070 feet.
Temperature
-9°F Jan (-23°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 26.9°F |
| 50% below US avg | |
| January Average | -9°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,070 ft (2,155 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2121°N, 97.6067°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Apr 8, 1990 | 73 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M4.9 | 100 km | 15 km |
| Aug 21, 1998 | 44 km NW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Jan 25, 2004 | 48 km E of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 115 km | 25 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 130 km ENE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2019 | 150 km WNW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 78 km SSW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M4.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2020 | 66 km NNW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 41 km E of Altai, Mongolia | M4.1 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 65 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M3.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.1 in |
Buyant has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -9°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.1") and January the driest (0.0").