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Weather & Climate in Höshööt, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Höshööt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-4°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 56°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 10.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 48.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,171 feet.
Temperature
-1°F Jan (-18°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 25.5°F |
| 53% below US avg | |
| January Average | -1°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,171 ft (1,881 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9478°N, 89.1436°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 15, 2025 | 32 km W of Kosh-Agach, Russia | M5.7 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Mar 12, 1996 | 65 km N of Altay, China | M5.6 | 93 km | 17 km |
| Jan 24, 2013 | 18 km ENE of Belyashi, Russia | M5.3 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 45 km SSE of Aktash, Russia | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1998 | 53 km S of Tashanta, Russia | M5.2 | 32 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2003 | 56 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M5.2 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 25 km WSW of Kosh-Agach, Russia | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 35 km SSE of Aktash, Russia | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 35 km SSE of Aktash, Russia | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 36 km W of Kosh-Agach, Russia | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 28 km W of Kosh-Agach, Russia | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2003 | 38 km SSE of Aktash, Russia | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 38 km WNW of Kosh-Agach, Russia | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2003 | 55 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2015 | 7 km ENE of Belyashi, Russia | M4.8 | 147 km | 45 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 14 km WSW of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2016 | 39 km W of Kosh-Agach, Russia | M4.8 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 34 km SSE of Aktash, Russia | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2001 | Russia-Kazakhstan-Xinjiang border region | M4.8 | 121 km | 43 km |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 42 km WSW of Kosh-Agach, Russia | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | -5°F (-20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Höshööt has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -5°F in December to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.6") and January the driest (0.1").