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Weather & Climate in Erdenetsogt, Mongolia

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

Erdenetsogt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 60°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 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 41.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,808 feet.

Temperature

-6°F Jan (-21°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average30.4°F
44% below US avg
January Average-6°F (-21°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,808 ft (2,075 m)
Area24.7 sq mi (64.0 km²)
Population Density170/sq mi
Coordinates46.4185°N, 100.8224°W
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below US avg
Snowfall 41.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Mar 4, 2009 100 km SSE of Bayanhongor, Mongolia M4.9 119 km 10 km
May 16, 2019 150 km WNW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia M4.6 148 km 10 km
Mar 2, 2024 94 km WSW of Tsetserleg, Mongolia M4.3 84 km 10 km
Jul 16, 1998 88 km S of Bayanhongor, Mongolia M4.1 114 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -6°F (-21°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 3°F (-16°C) 0.1 in
March 16°F (-9°C) 0.2 in
April 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
September 46°F (8°C) 0.8 in
October 32°F (-0°C) 0.3 in
November 13°F (-10°C) 0.2 in
December 2°F (-17°C) 0.1 in

Erdenetsogt has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -6°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.1").

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