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Altanbulag, Mongolia

Selenge Province · Mongolia

Altanbulag is a small town in Selenge Province, Mongolia with a population of 500. Elevation: 2,290 ft (698 m). Average temperature: 32°F (-0°C).

Data updated June 2026

500 Population 29/sq mi density
2,290 ft Elevation 698 meters
32°F Avg Temperature -0°C
12.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ulaanbaatar Timezone

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About Altanbulag

Altanbulag

Altanbulag is a district of Selenge Province in northern Mongolia. It is located about 25 km from the provincial capital of Sükhbaatar, on the border with Russia opposite the town of Kyakhta. Altanbulag is the location of the Altanbulag Free Trade Zone.

People

Population500
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp32°F (-0°C)
Rain12.6 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Population500
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Coordinates50.3156°, 106.4986°
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar
Country🇲🇳 Mongolia
State / ProvinceSelenge Province
Average Temperature32°F (-0°C)
January Average-10°F (-23°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation12.6 inches (320 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.3 inches (3 cm)

About Altanbulag

Altanbulag is a small town in Mongolia (Selenge Province) with a population of 500. The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet (698 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 32°F (-0°C). Temperatures range from -10°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ulaanbaatar.

Climate in Altanbulag

Altanbulag has an average annual temperature of 1.5°C (35°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-19.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 349 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -19.8°C / -4°F -24.5° / -15° 3.6
Feb -14.8°C / 5°F -20.5° / -9° 2.9
Mar -5.2°C / 23°F -11.4° / 1° 5.0
Apr 4.4°C / 40°F -2.5° / 11.3° 13.4
May 11.3°C / 52°F 4° / 18.6° 39.3
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 10.8° / 24.8° 58.5
Jul 20.3°C / 69°F 13.9° / 26.7° 78.8
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 11.4° / 23.7° 79.2
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 4.5° / 17° 41.4
Oct 2°C / 36°F -3.8° / 7.7° 13.8
Nov -9°C / 16°F -13.9° / -4° 7.6
Dec -17.2°C / 1°F -21.8° / -12.7° 5.6
Altanbulag has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average -10°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 77°F. The area gets 313 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 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,290 feet.

Temperature

-10°F Jan (-23°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average31.5°F
42% below Mongolia avg
January Average-10°F (-23°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,290 ft (698 m)
Area17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates50.3156°N, 106.4986°W
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"
67% below Mongolia avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 22, 2021.

Feb 1, 2011 15 km SSE of Mukhorshibir’, Russia M4.7 122 km
May 17, 2000 55 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia M4.5 147 km
Oct 18, 2017 10 km SW of Petropavlovka, Russia M4.4 93 km
Feb 18, 2006 49 km WSW of Naushki, Russia M4.4 73 km
May 17, 2000 53 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia M4.2 142 km
Jul 22, 2021 69 km E of Darhan, Mongolia M4.1 103 km
Feb 2, 1999 28 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia M3.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -10°F (-23°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February -2°F (-19°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 19°F (-7°C) 0.2 in
April 38°F (3°C) 0.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
September 49°F (9°C) 1.5 in
October 33°F (0°C) 0.5 in
November 13°F (-11°C) 0.2 in
December -4°F (-20°C) 0.2 in

Altanbulag has a seasonal temperature swing of 77°F / from -10°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Altanbulag

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Аймака Сэлэнгэ
Городской дом офицеров
Дом офицеров
Дом-музей 1 съезда МНРП
Краеведческий Музей им. Академика В. А. Обручева
музей Сухэ-Батора

Libraries in Altanbulag

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Детская библиотека0.0
Кяхтинская центральная библиотека0.0

Farmers Markets in Altanbulag

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Центральный рынок

Hotels in Altanbulag

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altan Plaza
Altanbulag
Delphin
Room from 10000T

Restaurants in Altanbulag

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

300 Гийн Газар
Altan Plaza

Gas Stations in Altanbulag

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MN #321234071
MN #321234072
МТ ШТС
Петровис ШТС

Banks in Altanbulag

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Хаан Банк

Airports Near Altanbulag

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dzhida Air BaseMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation
698 m (2,290 ft)
Area
2,100.0 km² (810.6 mi²)

🇲🇳 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Altanbulag

What is the population of Altanbulag?

Altanbulag has a population of 500 residents and is located in Mongolia. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 17.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Altanbulag?

Altanbulag has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winter temperatures average -10°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.6 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.

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