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Weather & Climate in Tsagaanhayrhan, Mongolia

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

Tsagaanhayrhan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 63°F. The area gets 321 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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,919 feet.

Temperature

-0°F Jan (-18°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average26.7°F
51% below US avg
January Average-0°F (-18°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,919 ft (1,804 m)
Coordinates49.4000°N, 94.2333°W
TimezoneAsia/Hovd

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 43.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

Aug 28, 2025 54 km SSE of Ulaangom, Mongolia M5.4 129 km 10 km
May 27, 1991 87 km SSW of Erzin, Russia M5.1 40 km 19 km
Aug 31, 1994 110 km SW of Erzin, Russia M5.0 10 km 33 km
Dec 26, 2000 106 km NE of Khovd, Mongolia M4.5 139 km 10 km
Dec 6, 1998 130 km SW of Erzin, Russia M4.5 25 km 33 km
Jul 31, 2002 63 km W of Samagaltay, Russia M4.5 130 km 33 km
Aug 28, 2025 60 km SE of Ulaangom, Mongolia M4.3 112 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2006 56 km SSE of Ulaangom, Mongolia M4.2 133 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2015 141 km SE of Ulaangom, Mongolia M4.2 93 km 16 km
Feb 8, 1999 79 km SSW of Erzin, Russia M4.1 49 km 33 km
Jul 7, 2001 102 km S of Erzin, Russia M4.1 49 km 33 km
Feb 23, 2002 125 km ENE of Khovd, Mongolia M3.9 141 km 33 km
Dec 2, 1997 102 km WSW of Erzin, Russia M3.9 81 km 33 km
Sep 4, 2003 140 km SSW of Erzin, Russia M3.8 31 km 10 km
Apr 21, 2008 116 km SW of Erzin, Russia M3.6 33 km 58 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -0°F (-18°C) 0.3 in
February -11°F (-24°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 7°F (-14°C) 0.3 in
April 34°F (1°C) 0.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 0.8 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
September 48°F (9°C) 1.1 in
October 32°F (-0°C) 0.6 in
November 8°F (-13°C) 0.6 in
December -12°F (-24°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Tsagaanhayrhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 75°F / from -12°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.2").

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