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Weather & Climate in Höshigiyn-Ar, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Höshigiyn-Ar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. The area gets 335 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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,210 feet.
Temperature
-6°F Jan (-21°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 28.7°F |
| 47% below US avg | |
| January Average | -6°F (-21°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,210 ft (1,588 m) |
| Area | 214.3 sq mi (555.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5572°N, 106.9633°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 24, 1998 | 61 km N of Mandalgovi, Mongolia | M5.6 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 2021 | 45 km N of Choyr, Mongolia | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 1995 | 80 km ESE of Dzüünharaa, Mongolia | M4.2 | 125 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 | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 33°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.1 in |
Höshigiyn-Ar has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from -6°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.1").