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Weather & Climate in Erhet, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Erhet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 325 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,757 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 30.1°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,757 ft (1,450 m) |
| Area | 38.6 sq mi (99.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2739°N, 102.9812°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 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 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 28 km N of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.5 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 17 km ESE of Erdenet, Mongolia | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 48 km NNW of Kharkhorin, Mongolia | M4.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2019 | 58 km N of Kharkhorin, Mongolia | M4.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 101 km N of Tsetserleg, Mongolia | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 75 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.2 | 52 km | 43 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 72 km SSW of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.0 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 59 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M3.3 | 32 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Khanuy Gol (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Khanuy Gol | Volcanic field | 1,886 m (6,188 ft) | Unknown | 47 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Erhet has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 0°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.1").