Climate Insights for Zuunkharaa

Mandal, Selenge, Mongolia

Hottest
July
25°C peak78°F peak
Coldest
January
-26°C low-16°F low
Wettest
August
83 mm rain3.3 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zuunkharaa is cold. The average annual temperature is 1°C and approximately 353 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 83 mm of rainfall. Zuunkharaa 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 74cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Zuunkharaa is cold. The average annual temperature is 34°F and approximately 13.9 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 3.3 in of rainfall. Zuunkharaa 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 -16°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 29in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: -13°Average: -20°Min: -26°FebMax: -9°Average: -16°Min: -24°MarMax: 3°Average: -4°Min: -11°AprMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: -2°MayMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 4°JunMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 11°JulMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 14°AugMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°SepMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 5°OctMax: 8°Average: 1°Min: -5°NovMax: -4°Average: -9°Min: -15°DecMax: -12°Average: -18°Min: -23°
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Average
Min
-20°F-10°F0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 8°FAverage: -4°FMin: -16°FFebMax: 16°FAverage: 3°FMin: -12°FMarMax: 38°FAverage: 25°FMin: 13°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 40°FMin: 28°FMayMax: 64°FAverage: 52°FMin: 39°FJunMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 52°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 57°FAugMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 51°FMin: 41°FOctMax: 46°FAverage: 34°FMin: 23°FNovMax: 26°FAverage: 15°FMin: 5°FDecMax: 10°FAverage: 0°FMin: -10°F
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Zuunkharaa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 51°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°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 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 13°C shift in average temperatures.Zuunkharaa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 94°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. January brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -16°F and an average temperature of -4°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 23°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 3mmFebPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 4mmMarPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 10mmAprPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 11mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 7mmJunPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 7mmOctPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 15mmNovPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 13mmDecPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 5mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 4inAprPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 4inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 3inOctPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 6inNovPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 5inDecPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 2in
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Zuunkharaa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 353 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 83 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 3 mm. That's 80 mm less than August, 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 74cm accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 15cm.Zuunkharaa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3.3 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.1 in. That's 3.1 in less than August, 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 29in accumulating over the season. October typically sees the most snow at around 6in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Zuunkharaa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Zuunkharaa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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

Jan-20°-4°F
Feb-16°3°F
Mar-4°25°F
Apr5°40°F
May11°52°F
Jun18°64°F
Jul20°68°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep11°51°F
Oct1°34°F
Nov-9°15°F
Dec-18°0°F

The best time to visit Zuunkharaa is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 68 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -26°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Zuunkharaa is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -16°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zuunkharaa 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 Zuunkharaa 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-26 °C-16 °F
-13 °C8 °F
7 km/h5 mph
3 mm0.1 in
3 cm1 in
Feb
-24 °C-12 °F
-9 °C16 °F
8 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.1 in
4 cm1 in
Mar
-11 °C13 °F
3 °C38 °F
10 km/h6 mph
11 mm0.4 in
10 cm4 in
Apr
-2 °C28 °F
11 °C52 °F
10 km/h6 mph
17 mm0.7 in
11 cm4 in
May
4 °C39 °F
18 °C64 °F
11 km/h7 mph
27 mm1.1 in
7 cm3 in
Jun
11 °C52 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
53 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C57 °F
25 °C78 °F
7 km/h5 mph
69 mm2.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C41 °F
17 °C63 °F
9 km/h5 mph
49 mm1.9 in
7 cm3 in
OctCurrent
-5 °C23 °F
8 °C46 °F
8 km/h5 mph
20 mm0.8 in
15 cm6 in
Nov
-15 °C5 °F
-4 °C26 °F
8 km/h5 mph
13 mm0.5 in
13 cm5 in
Dec
-23 °C-10 °F
-12 °C10 °F
7 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
5 cm2 in