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Weather & Climate in Erdenet, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Erdenet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 310 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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,288 feet.
Temperature
-6°F Jan (-21°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 28.5°F |
| 47% below US avg | |
| January Average | -6°F (-21°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,288 ft (1,307 m) |
| Area | 80.3 sq mi (208.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0333°N, 104.0833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 16, 1994 | 37 km NNW of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.8 | 59 km | 12 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 28 km N of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.5 | 37 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 2000 | 55 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 17 km ESE of Erdenet, Mongolia | M4.4 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 75 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.2 | 105 km | 43 km |
| May 17, 2000 | 53 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia | M4.2 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 72 km SSW of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1998 | 42 km NNE of Erdenet, Mongolia | M4.0 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 28 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia | M3.7 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 59 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M3.3 | 97 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Khanuy Gol (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Khanuy Gol | Volcanic field | 1,886 m (6,188 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in |
Erdenet has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from -6°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.1").