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Weather & Climate in Tosontsengel, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tosontsengel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 21°F (-6°C). Winters average -22°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 78°F. The area gets 319 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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,633 feet.
Temperature
-22°F Jan (-30°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 21.0°F |
| 61% below US avg | |
| January Average | -22°F (-30°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,633 ft (1,717 m) |
| Area | 2,102.4 sq mi (5,445.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7567°N, 98.2839°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 3, 2008 | 56 km NNW of Tosontsengel, Mongolia | M4.6 | 56 km | 29 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 96 km N of Tosontsengel, Mongolia | M4.4 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 108 km S of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2016 | 100 km SSE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.2 | 119 km | 16 km |
| Aug 31, 1996 | 83 km NNW of Tosontsengel, Mongolia | M3.9 | 83 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Taryatu-Chulutu (141 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taryatu-Chulutu | Volcanic field | 2,326 m (7,631 ft) | -2980 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -22°F (-30°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -16°F (-26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 44°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 42°F (5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | -15°F (-26°C) | 0.2 in |
Tosontsengel has a seasonal temperature swing of 78°F / from -22°F in January to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.1").