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Altai, Mongolia
Govi-Altai Province · Mongolia
Altai is a small city in Govi-Altai Province, Mongolia with a population of 17,617. Elevation: 7,073 ft (2,156 m). Average temperature: 30°F (-1°C).
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About Altai
Altai is the capital of the Govi-Altai province in western Mongolia. As of 2008, its population is 15,800.
People
Climate
| Population | 17,617 |
| Population Density | 21 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,073 ft (2,156 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.3722°, 96.2583° |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
| Country | 🇲🇳 Mongolia |
| State / Province | Govi-Altai Province |
| Average Temperature | 30°F (-1°C) |
| January Average | 0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.2 inches (157 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.1 inches (3 cm) |
About Altai
Altai is a small city in Mongolia (Govi-Altai Province) with a population of 17,617. The city sits at an elevation of 7,073 feet (2,156 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 30°F (-1°C). Temperatures range from 0°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Hovd.
Climate in Altai
Altai has an average annual temperature of -0.4°C (31°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 169 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 29.8°F |
| 45% below Mongolia avg | |
| January Average | 0°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,073 ft (2,156 m) |
| Area | 834.4 sq mi (2,161.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3722°N, 96.2583°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.1 in |
Altai has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 0°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Altai
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gobi-Altai Medical College | College | — | — |
| Анагаахын Шинжлэх Ухааны Үндэсний их сургууль | University | — | — |
| Мэргэжил сургалт үйлдвэрлэлийн төв | College | — | — |
Schools in Altai
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-р сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| School 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Хантайшир эрдэм цогцолбор сургууль 1-р байр | — | — | — | — |
| 3rd Kindergarten | — | — | — | — |
| 4th secondary school | — | — | — | — |
| 2nd School | — | — | — | — |
| Kindergarten | — | — | — | — |
| 8-р цэцэрлэг | — | — | — | — |
| 1st Kindergarten | — | — | — | — |
| 3rd School | — | — | — | — |
| 5th Kindergarten | — | — | — | — |
| Цэцэрлэг | — | — | — | — |
| Хантайшир-Эрдэм цогцолбор сургууль | — | — | — | — |
| 1st School | — | — | — | — |
| 2nd School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Altai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Altai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Төв номын сан | 0.0 |
Hotels in Altai
9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Altai
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Altai
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Altai
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Altai
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Altai
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Altai
15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Altai
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Altai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Altai
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Altai Airport | LTI | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Altai
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gobi-Altai Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Altai
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| gobi-altai baptist church | |
| Гаалийн газар |
Quick Facts
🇲🇳 About Mongolia
Public Holidays in Mongolia
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Altai
What is the population of Altai?
Altai has a population of 17,617 residents and is located in Mongolia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 834.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Altai?
Altai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winter temperatures average 0°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.2 inches, with 1.1 inches of snow.