Climate Insights for Murun
Hovsgel, Mongolia
Climate Overview
The climate in Murun is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 399 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 101 mm of rainfall. Murun is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -26°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 77cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Murun is cold. The average annual temperature is 31°F and approximately 15.7 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 4 in of rainfall. Murun is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -14°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 30in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Murun has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 48°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -26°C and an average temperature of -20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 11°C shift in average temperatures.Murun has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 86°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 62°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -14°F and an average temperature of -5°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 19°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Murun is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 399 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 101 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2 mm. That's 99 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 77cm accumulating over the season. May typically sees the most snow at around 16cm.Murun is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.1 in. That's 3.9 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 30in accumulating over the season. May typically sees the most snow at around 6in.
Wind
Murun is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Murun is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Murun is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 15°C with modest rainfall averaging 70 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 22°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -26°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Murun is during June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.8 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 72°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -14°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Murun based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Murun based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.