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Weather & Climate in Ongon, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ongon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 333 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,892 feet.
Temperature
1°F Jan (-17°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 31.1°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 1°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,892 ft (1,491 m) |
| Area | 1,074.2 sq mi (2,782.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9826°N, 103.7839°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2019 | 58 km N of Kharkhorin, Mongolia | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 75 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.2 | 129 km | 43 km |
| Apr 14, 2018 | 87 km SE of Arvayheer, Mongolia | M4.1 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 72 km SSW of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 59 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M3.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in |
Ongon has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 1°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.1").