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Weather & Climate in Tsagaan-Ovoo, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tsagaan-Ovoo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 62°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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,958 feet.
Temperature
2°F Jan (-17°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 33.0°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,958 ft (1,816 m) |
| Area | 24.7 sq mi (64.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9640°N, 101.4598°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Mar 4, 2009 | 100 km SSE of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2003 | 20 km NW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.8 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Oct 19, 2011 | 129 km SSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 139 km SSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2006 | 30 km WNW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 137 km WNW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.5 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 21 km WNW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1995 | 126 km WNW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.4 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 1998 | 88 km S of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.1 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Sep 12, 2004 | 138 km SSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M3.9 | 149 km | 47 km |
| May 27, 2006 | 50 km NNE of Hovd, Mongolia | M3.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.1 in |
Tsagaan-Ovoo has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 2°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.1").