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Weather & Climate in Sayn-Ust, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sayn-Ust has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 339 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 5.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,751 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-15°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 32.0°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,751 ft (1,448 m) |
| Area | 834.4 sq mi (2,161.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3573°N, 94.5245°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Nov 1, 2002 | 173 km WSW of Altai, Mongolia | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2001 | 171 km WSW of Altai, Mongolia | M5.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1990 | 73 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M4.9 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Mar 29, 2010 | 192 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.8 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 1998 | 44 km NW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 128 km | 20 km |
| May 14, 1997 | 142 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.6 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1998 | 159 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.6 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 2020 | 186 km W of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 181 km WSW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 157 km WNW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2020 | 66 km NNW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2002 | 142 km W of Altai, Mongolia | M4.0 | 99 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2002 | 125 km ENE of Khovd, Mongolia | M3.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 65 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M3.3 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-15°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Sayn-Ust has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 1°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.1").