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Weather & Climate in Orhontuul, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orhontuul has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 67°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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,503 feet.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 29.5°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,503 ft (763 m) |
| Area | 80.3 sq mi (208.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9497°N, 104.9758°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 16, 1994 | 37 km NNW of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.8 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 28 km N of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.5 | 103 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 2000 | 55 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia | M4.5 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 17 km ESE of Erdenet, Mongolia | M4.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 49 km WSW of Naushki, Russia | M4.4 | 140 km | 26 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 75 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.2 | 133 km | 43 km |
| May 17, 2000 | 53 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia | M4.2 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 2021 | 69 km E of Darhan, Mongolia | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1998 | 42 km NNE of Erdenet, Mongolia | M4.0 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 28 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia | M3.7 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 59 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M3.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Khanuy Gol (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Khanuy Gol | Volcanic field | 1,886 m (6,188 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.1 in |
Orhontuul has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -4°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.1").