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Weather & Climate in Khovd, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khovd has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 74°F. The area gets 326 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 5.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,577 feet.
Temperature
-9°F Jan (-23°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 32.3°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | -9°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,577 ft (1,395 m) |
| Area | 27.0 sq mi (70.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0056°N, 91.6419°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Mar 6, 2010 | 99 km N of Khovd, Mongolia | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 108 km NNE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.6 | 108 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 1997 | 142 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 107 km SSE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.5 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Dec 26, 2000 | 106 km NE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2002 | 125 km ENE of Khovd, Mongolia | M3.9 | 125 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.1 in |
Khovd has a seasonal temperature swing of 74°F / from -9°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.5") and January the driest (0.0").