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Weather & Climate in Tsetserleg, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tsetserleg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,594 feet.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 31.8°F |
| 41% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,594 ft (1,705 m) |
| Area | 207.0 sq mi (536.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4750°N, 101.4542°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 48 km NNW of Kharkhorin, Mongolia | M4.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2019 | 58 km N of Kharkhorin, Mongolia | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 101 km N of Tsetserleg, Mongolia | M4.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taryatu-Chulutu (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taryatu-Chulutu | Volcanic field | 2,326 m (7,631 ft) | -2980 | 134 km |
| Khanuy Gol | Volcanic field | 1,886 m (6,188 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.1 in |
Tsetserleg has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 5°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.1").