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Weather & Climate in Havtsal, Mongolia

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

Havtsal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 323 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 64.3 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,016 feet.

Temperature

1°F Jan (-17°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average26.7°F
51% below US avg
January Average1°F (-17°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,016 ft (1,224 m)
Area53.3 sq mi (138.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates50.1000°N, 91.6667°W
TimezoneAsia/Hovd

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 64.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.00"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

Jul 29, 2022 14 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M5.5 80 km 7 km
Jun 22, 1995 34 km W of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M5.5 126 km 14 km
Aug 28, 2025 54 km SSE of Ulaangom, Mongolia M5.4 83 km 10 km
Apr 30, 2013 48 km SW of Shagonar, Russia M5.3 138 km 17 km
Mar 6, 2010 99 km N of Khovd, Mongolia M5.1 135 km 10 km
Mar 13, 1994 22 km NNE of Khandagayty, Russia M5.0 98 km 33 km
Jul 13, 2016 14 km WSW of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia M4.8 141 km 10 km
Sep 23, 1996 51 km WNW of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.8 144 km 33 km
Jan 24, 1994 19 km W of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.8 113 km 33 km
Apr 17, 1995 48 km ESE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.7 45 km 33 km
Jun 3, 2008 21 km SE of Teeli, Russia M4.7 124 km 10 km
Mar 27, 1999 108 km NNE of Khovd, Mongolia M4.6 132 km 33 km
Apr 26, 2008 68 km W of Ulaangom, Mongolia M4.6 45 km 18 km
Nov 28, 1995 49 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.6 46 km 33 km
May 24, 2015 45 km W of Khandagayty, Russia M4.5 68 km 10 km
Aug 29, 2022 23 km ENE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.5 74 km 10 km
Aug 5, 2023 38 km NE of Khandagayty, Russia M4.5 110 km 10 km
Jan 15, 1994 21 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.5 74 km 33 km
Apr 22, 2000 48 km WNW of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.5 141 km 33 km
Sep 15, 1998 23 km NE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.5 85 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 1°F (-17°C) 0.2 in
February -11°F (-24°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 7°F (-14°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 34°F (1°C) 0.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 1.4 in
September 47°F (9°C) 0.8 in
October 32°F (-0°C) 0.4 in
November 11°F (-12°C) 0.4 in
December -9°F (-23°C) 0.3 in

Havtsal has a seasonal temperature swing of 73°F / from -11°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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