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Weather & Climate in Tavanbulag, Mongolia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tavanbulag has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 332 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,338 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average32.0°F
41% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,338 ft (1,627 m)
Area207.0 sq mi (536.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates47.3819°N, 101.9082°W
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 19.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Mar 2, 2024 94 km WSW of Tsetserleg, Mongolia M4.3 123 km 10 km
Sep 27, 2023 48 km NNW of Kharkhorin, Mongolia M4.3 62 km 10 km
Feb 16, 2019 58 km N of Kharkhorin, Mongolia M4.3 73 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2018 101 km N of Tsetserleg, Mongolia M4.2 117 km 10 km
Mar 6, 2006 72 km SSW of Bulgan, Mongolia M4.0 131 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Khanuy Gol (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Khanuy Gol Volcanic field 1,886 m (6,188 ft) Unknown 156 km
Taryatu-Chulutu Volcanic field 2,326 m (7,631 ft) -2980 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 6°F (-14°C) 0.1 in
March 18°F (-8°C) 0.1 in
April 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in
May 49°F (9°C) 0.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
September 47°F (8°C) 1.0 in
October 33°F (0°C) 0.3 in
November 16°F (-9°C) 0.2 in
December 6°F (-15°C) 0.1 in Coldest

Tavanbulag has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 6°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.1").

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