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Ölgii, Mongolia

Bayan-Ölgii Province · Mongolia

Ölgii is a small city in Bayan-Ölgii Province, Mongolia with a population of 28,400. Elevation: 5,627 ft (1,715 m). Average temperature: 29°F (-2°C).

28,400 Population 4,905/sq mi density
5,627 ft Elevation 1,715 meters
29°F Avg Temperature -2°C
5.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Hovd Timezone

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About Ölgii

Ölgii

Ölgii is the capital of the Bayan-Ölgii Province of Mongolia, located in the westernmost part of the country on the banks of the Khovd River. It lies on an altitude of 1,710 meters and had a population of 50,126 people as of 2024.

People

Population28,400
Density4,905/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp29°F (-2°C)
Rain5.0 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation5,627 ft (1,715 m)
Population28,400
Population Density4,905 / sq mi
Elevation5,627 ft (1,715 m)
Coordinates48.9683°, 89.9625°
TimezoneAsia/Hovd
Country🇲🇳 Mongolia
State / ProvinceBayan-Ölgii Province
Average Temperature29°F (-2°C)
January Average-2°F (-19°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation5.0 inches (126 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)

About Ölgii

Ölgii is a small city in Mongolia (Bayan-Ölgii Province) with a population of 28,400. The city sits at an elevation of 5,627 feet (1,715 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 29°F (-2°C). Temperatures range from -2°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Hovd.

Climate in Ölgii

Ölgii has an average annual temperature of 1.7°C (35°F). The hottest month is Jul (18°C), the coldest is Jan (-16.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 125 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -16.8°C / 2°F -22.6° / -11.1° 1.0
Feb -12.4°C / 10°F -19° / -5.8° 0.8
Mar -4.4°C / 24°F -11.8° / 2.9° 1.5
Apr 4°C / 39°F -2.9° / 10.8° 4.8
May 9.9°C / 50°F 3° / 16.8° 13.2
Jun 16°C / 61°F 9.7° / 22.4° 30.6
Jul 18°C / 64°F 11.5° / 24.6° 35.3
Aug 16°C / 61°F 9.5° / 22.4° 25.7
Sep 9.6°C / 49°F 3° / 16.2° 6.0
Oct 2.3°C / 36°F -4.3° / 8.9° 2.7
Nov -6.6°C / 20°F -12° / -1.2° 2.1
Dec -14.8°C / 5°F -20.5° / -9° 1.7
Ölgii has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 327 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 5.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,627 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

-2°F Jan (-19°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average28.6°F
47% below Mongolia avg
January Average-2°F (-19°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,627 ft (1,715 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density4,905/sq mi
Coordinates48.9683°N, 89.9625°W
TimezoneAsia/Hovd

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.0"
87% below Mongolia avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.42"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.1 on May 24, 2025.

Mar 12, 1996 65 km N of Altay, China M5.6 146 km
May 7, 2003 56 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia M5.2 56 km
Nov 21, 1998 53 km S of Tashanta, Russia M5.2 64 km
Mar 6, 2010 99 km N of Khovd, Mongolia M5.1 111 km
Jun 11, 2003 55 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.9 55 km
Jul 13, 2016 14 km WSW of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia M4.8 115 km
Oct 20, 2012 20 km SW of Kosh-Agach, Russia M4.7 150 km
Nov 24, 1997 32 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.7 32 km
Mar 13, 2004 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.7 74 km
Jan 24, 2004 96 km SE of Belyashi, Russia M4.6 127 km
Apr 26, 2008 68 km W of Ulaangom, Mongolia M4.6 133 km
Feb 15, 2005 101 km ESE of Altay, China M4.6 150 km
Mar 11, 2004 25 km SW of Kosh-Agach, Russia M4.5 143 km
Jan 7, 2001 33 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia M4.4 88 km
Feb 5, 2018 12 km E of Kosh-Agach, Russia M4.4 141 km
Sep 28, 2003 32 km SW of Kosh-Agach, Russia M4.4 150 km
Mar 29, 2023 18 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia M4.4 103 km
Aug 26, 1995 26 km WNW of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia M4.3 134 km
Jan 8, 2018 23 km WSW of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.3 148 km
May 6, 2005 41 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.1 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -2°F (-19°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 3°F (-16°C) 0.0 in
March 15°F (-10°C) 0.1 in
April 31°F (-0°C) 0.2 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.4 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
September 43°F (6°C) 0.5 in
October 29°F (-2°C) 0.2 in
November 13°F (-11°C) 0.1 in
December 2°F (-17°C) 0.0 in

Ölgii has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from -2°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Ölgii

Schools in Ölgii

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
3-р сургууль
5-р сургууль
4-р сургууль
Билге - тегин
Бага сургууль
1-р сургууль
2-р сургууль
Bastama high school
mongolian&Turkish school
NovaLingua
6-р ахлах сургууль
Zayad surguuli
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Museums in Ölgii

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bayan-Ölgii Aimag Museum

Hotels in Ölgii

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altay tour
Bastau Hotel
Blue wolf ger camp
Duman Hotel
Eagle dream hotel
Hotel Owl Sky
Kazakh nomads
Makhsum Center Hotel
PAMUK RESORT
Seruen Hotel
Tavan Bodg Hotel
Tavan Bogd Hotel
Traveler‘s Guesthouse
URKEN hotel
URKEN hotel
Vear Balley Adventures Tour Company and Ger Camp
Цамбагарав - Tsambagarav restaurant & hotel

Restaurants in Ölgii

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AIMEL Family Restaurant
Bereket
Galata Turkish Restaurant
Golden eagle
Juldyz Uzbek restaurant
Keruen Sarai
Kharajan restaurant
Mediana
Pamukkale
Papatya
Restaurant
Алмалы
Баншны
Керуен Сарай

Cafes in Ölgii

13 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

57 coffee house
Am cafe
Bereket
Coffe&Book
Coffee & Book
Italiano cafe
Jadra Coffee Shop
Pamuk cafe
Pamuk Coffee & Tea Shop
Qazaq Cafw
Арвин
Каусар
столовая

Theatres in Ölgii

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Qazaq dram theatre

Monuments in Ölgii

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monument Ikey Batir

Clinics in Ölgii

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Жан Шарапат Эмнэлэг

Dentists in Ölgii

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dentist
hoshuu dent
Шүдний эмнэлэг

Veterinaries in Ölgii

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Veterinary

Bus Stations in Ölgii

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Private vans
Private Vans

Gas Stations in Ölgii

21 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LPG
MN #2092314097
MN #2092314098
MN #246095625
MN #3732542304
MN #3732543893
MN #7522426707
MN #8295338906
MN #8295338907
MN #8295352427
MN #8295352428
MN #8295355675
MN #850622870
MT
Risjan
Rosneft
Rysjan
shunkhlai shts
МТ
петровис
Хөрс

Banks in Ölgii

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khaan Bank
Khaan bank
Khan Bank
Монгол банк
Хаан Банк АТМ

Airports Near Ölgii

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ölgii Mongolei International AirportULGMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ölgii

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque Ölgii
Ulgii Central Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Hovd
Elevation
1,710 m (5,611 ft)
Area
15.0 km² (5.8 mi²)
Website
olgii.bo.gov.mn/
Twinned With
Giresun

🇲🇳 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 Ölgii

What is the population of Ölgii?

Ölgii has a population of 28,400 residents and is located in Mongolia. The population density is 4,905 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ölgii?

Ölgii has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winter temperatures average -2°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.0 inches.

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