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Weather & Climate in Kharkhorin, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kharkhorin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-1°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 317 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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,843 feet.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 30.7°F |
| 43% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,843 ft (1,476 m) |
| Area | 1,074.2 sq mi (2,782.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1925°N, 102.8135°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Sep 27, 2023 | 48 km NNW of Kharkhorin, Mongolia | M4.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2019 | 58 km N of Kharkhorin, Mongolia | M4.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 75 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.2 | 122 km | 43 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 72 km SSW of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 59 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M3.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Khanuy Gol (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Khanuy Gol | Volcanic field | 1,886 m (6,188 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in |
Kharkhorin has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -2°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.0").