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Altan, Mongolia

Dzabkhan · Mongolia

Altan is a small town in Dzabkhan, Mongolia with a population of 0. Elevation: 6,276 ft (1,913 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).

6,276 ft Elevation 1,913 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -3°C
8.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Hovd Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp26°F (-3°C)
Rain8.5 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation6,276 ft (1,913 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation6,276 ft (1,913 m)
Coordinates48.1167°, 95.7167°
TimezoneAsia/Hovd
Country🇲🇳 Mongolia
State / ProvinceDzabkhan
Average Temperature26°F (-3°C)
January Average-0°F (-18°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation8.5 inches (216 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.5 inches (39 cm)

About Altan

Altan is a small town in Mongolia (Dzabkhan) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 6,276 feet (1,913 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 26°F (-3°C). Temperatures range from -0°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Hovd.

Altan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -0°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 333 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 8.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,276 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

-0°F Jan (-18°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average26.4°F
51% below Mongolia avg
January Average-0°F (-18°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,276 ft (1,913 m)
Area12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates48.1167°N, 95.7167°W
TimezoneAsia/Hovd

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.5"
78% below Mongolia avg
Snowfall 15.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 20, 2023.

Apr 8, 1990 73 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia M4.9 110 km
Aug 20, 2023 78 km SSW of Uliastay, Mongolia M4.4 130 km
Feb 17, 2020 66 km NNW of Altai, Mongolia M4.2 133 km
Jul 7, 2001 102 km S of Erzin, Russia M4.1 150 km
Jan 6, 2006 65 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia M3.3 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -0°F (-18°C) 0.1 in Driest
February -7°F (-21°C) 0.1 in
March 9°F (-13°C) 0.2 in
April 32°F (-0°C) 0.5 in
May 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.3 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
September 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
October 30°F (-1°C) 0.4 in
November 8°F (-13°C) 0.3 in
December -7°F (-22°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Altan has a seasonal temperature swing of 67°F / from -7°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.1").

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Gas Stations in Altan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MN #3676180015

Banks in Altan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khan Bank

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Hovd

🇲🇳 About Mongolia

Capital Ulaanbaatar
Population 3,170,208
Area 1,565,000 km²
GDP (USD) $20,325,121,394
GDP per capita $5,839
HDI 0.741
Life expectancy 72.1 years
Internet users 83.0%
Urban population 70.5%
Currency MNT (Tugrik)
Languages Mongolian
Calling code +976
TLD .mn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mongolia

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Шинэ жил (Shine jil)
Mar 8 International Women's Day Олон Улсын Эмэгтэйчүүдийн Баяр
Jun 1 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Jul 11 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Jul 12 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Jul 13 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Jul 14 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Jul 15 Naadam Holiday Наадам
Nov 26 Republic Day Улс тунхагласны өдөр
Dec 29 Independence Day Тусгаар Тогтнолын Өдөр

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What is the weather like in Altan?

Altan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winter temperatures average -0°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.5 inches, with 15.5 inches of snow.

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