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Weather & Climate in Horgo, Mongolia

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

Horgo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 52.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,732 feet.

Temperature

-3°F Jan (-20°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average26.8°F
50% below US avg
January Average-3°F (-20°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,732 ft (2,052 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²)
Population Density536/sq mi
Coordinates48.1600°N, 99.8756°W
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 52.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Mar 2, 2024 94 km WSW of Tsetserleg, Mongolia M4.3 123 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2018 101 km N of Tsetserleg, Mongolia M4.2 118 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Taryatu-Chulutu (6 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taryatu-Chulutu Volcanic field 2,326 m (7,631 ft) -2980 6 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -3°F (-20°C) 0.1 in Driest
February -4°F (-20°C) 0.1 in
March 12°F (-11°C) 0.1 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 0.3 in
May 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
September 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
October 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
November 8°F (-13°C) 0.2 in
December -5°F (-21°C) 0.1 in Coldest

Horgo has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from -5°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (0.1").

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