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Weather & Climate in Saynshand, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saynshand has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 345 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 3.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 6,663 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,663 ft (2,031 m) |
| Area | 3,720.7 sq mi (9,636.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6167°N, 102.5333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 30, 2006 | 24 km SE of Hovd, Mongolia | M5.7 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 37 km SW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2006 | 19 km SE of Hovd, Mongolia | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 134 km WSW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2003 | 20 km NW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 40 km SW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.7 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 30 km WNW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2017 | 66 km WSW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.5 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 21 km WNW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1990 | 106 km SSE of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.4 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 116 km S of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.4 | 32 km | 15 km |
| Aug 2, 2006 | 15 km ENE of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 63 km WSW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.3 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 105 km S of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.0 | 36 km | 16 km |
| Mar 10, 1994 | 64 km SW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.0 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 17 km SSE of Hovd, Mongolia | M3.9 | 103 km | 11 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 13 km SE of Hovd, Mongolia | M3.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 10 km ESE of Hovd, Mongolia | M3.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 167 km SW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M3.8 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2007 | 43 km ESE of Hovd, Mongolia | M3.3 | 100 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Saynshand has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 8°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.4") and December the driest (0.0").