Weather & Climate in Höhtolgoy, Mongolia

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

Höhtolgoy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 329 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 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,606 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	27.4°F
	49% below US avg
January Average	5°F (-15°C)
July Average	57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,606 ft (1,404 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	49.2800°N, 90.9102°W
Timezone	Asia/Hovd

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"

68% below US avg

Snowfall 38.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 1.60"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 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	124 km	7 km
Jun 22, 1995	34 km W of Mugur-Aksy, Russia	M5.5	140 km	14 km
Aug 28, 2025	54 km SSE of Ulaangom, Mongolia	M5.4	117 km	10 km
Nov 21, 1998	53 km S of Tashanta, Russia	M5.2	125 km	10 km
May 7, 2003	56 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia	M5.2	128 km	33 km
Mar 6, 2010	99 km N of Khovd, Mongolia	M5.1	60 km	10 km
Jun 11, 2003	55 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia	M4.9	128 km	10 km
Jan 24, 1994	19 km W of Mugur-Aksy, Russia	M4.8	137 km	33 km
Jul 13, 2016	14 km WSW of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia	M4.8	118 km	10 km
Mar 13, 2004	74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia	M4.7	150 km	10 km
Apr 17, 1995	48 km ESE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia	M4.7	108 km	33 km
Nov 24, 1997	32 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia	M4.7	106 km	10 km
Nov 28, 1995	49 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia	M4.6	119 km	33 km
Apr 26, 2008	68 km W of Ulaangom, Mongolia	M4.6	70 km	18 km
Mar 27, 1999	108 km NNE of Khovd, Mongolia	M4.6	92 km	33 km
Jan 15, 1994	21 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia	M4.5	125 km	33 km
Aug 29, 2022	23 km ENE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia	M4.5	128 km	10 km
Sep 15, 1998	23 km NE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia	M4.5	140 km	33 km
Jan 7, 2001	33 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia	M4.4	88 km	33 km
Mar 29, 2023	18 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia	M4.4	103 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	5°F (-15°C)	0.1 in	Driest
February	-1°F (-18°C)	0.1 in
March	12°F (-11°C)	0.1 in
April	32°F (-0°C)	0.3 in
May	45°F (7°C)	0.5 in
June	55°F (13°C)	1.2 in
July	57°F (14°C)	1.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	55°F (13°C)	1.1 in
September	44°F (7°C)	0.6 in
October	29°F (-1°C)	0.3 in
November	12°F (-11°C)	0.2 in
December	-1°F (-19°C)	0.2 in	Coldest

Höhtolgoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from -1°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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