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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 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 311 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 65.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,135 feet.
Temperature
-1°F Jan (-18°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 25.1°F |
| 54% below US avg | |
| January Average | -1°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,135 ft (1,870 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2713°N, 94.8584°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| May 27, 1991 | 87 km SSW of Erzin, Russia | M5.1 | 29 km | 19 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 110 km SW of Erzin, Russia | M5.0 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Dec 6, 1998 | 130 km SW of Erzin, Russia | M4.5 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 96 km ESE of Erzin, Russia | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 141 km SE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M4.2 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Jul 7, 2001 | 102 km S of Erzin, Russia | M4.1 | 10 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 79 km SSW of Erzin, Russia | M4.1 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Dec 2, 1997 | 102 km WSW of Erzin, Russia | M3.9 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 140 km SSW of Erzin, Russia | M3.8 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 116 km SW of Erzin, Russia | M3.6 | 79 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | -11°F (-24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | -12°F (-24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Tsetserleg has a seasonal temperature swing of 72°F / from -12°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.2").