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Weather & Climate in Orhon, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orhon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -12°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 78°F. The area gets 314 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,093 feet.
Temperature
-12°F Jan (-25°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 30.3°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | -12°F (-25°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,093 ft (638 m) |
| Area | 17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 187/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8325°N, 106.1364°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 17, 2000 | 55 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia | M4.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 10 km SW of Petropavlovka, Russia | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 49 km WSW of Naushki, Russia | M4.4 | 58 km | 26 km |
| May 17, 2000 | 53 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia | M4.2 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 2021 | 69 km E of Darhan, Mongolia | M4.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1998 | 42 km NNE of Erdenet, Mongolia | M4.0 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 28 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia | M3.7 | 63 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -12°F (-25°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | -5°F (-21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.1 in |
Orhon has a seasonal temperature swing of 78°F / from -12°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.1").