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Ulaangom, Mongolia

Uvs Province · Mongolia

Ulaangom is a mid-size city in Uvs Province, Mongolia with a population of 30,092. Elevation: 3,068 ft (935 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).

30,092 Population 565/sq mi density
3,068 ft Elevation 935 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -3°C
5.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Hovd Timezone

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About Ulaangom

Ulaangom

Ulaangom is the capital of Uvs Province in Mongolia. It is located on the slopes of the Kharkhiraa mountain, 26 kilometres (16 mi) southwest from Uvs Lake shore and 120 kilometres or 70 miles south from the Russian border.

People

Population30,092
Density565/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp26°F (-3°C)
Rain5.9 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation3,068 ft (935 m)
Population30,092
Population Density565 / sq mi
Elevation3,068 ft (935 m)
Coordinates49.9811°, 92.0667°
TimezoneAsia/Hovd
Country🇲🇳 Mongolia
State / ProvinceUvs Province
Average Temperature26°F (-3°C)
January Average-24°F (-31°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation5.9 inches (149 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.2 inches (3 cm)

About Ulaangom

Ulaangom is a mid-size city in Mongolia (Uvs Province) with a population of 30,092. The city sits at an elevation of 3,068 feet (935 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 26°F (-3°C). Temperatures range from -24°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Hovd.

Climate in Ulaangom

Ulaangom has an average annual temperature of -1.9°C (29°F). The hottest month is Jul (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-30.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 145 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -30.8°C / -23°F -36.1° / -25.4° 1.9
Feb -27.1°C / -17°F -33.6° / -20.6° 2.9
Mar -16°C / 3°F -22.7° / -9.4° 3.4
Apr 2.8°C / 37°F -3.5° / 9.2° 3.6
May 11.8°C / 53°F 4.1° / 19.5° 8.2
Jun 17.9°C / 64°F 10.3° / 25.5° 21.2
Jul 20.2°C / 68°F 13.4° / 26.9° 45.0
Aug 17.4°C / 63°F 10.3° / 24.4° 28.1
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 3.6° / 17.6° 9.7
Oct 2.2°C / 36°F -4.1° / 8.4° 6.7
Nov -8.3°C / 17°F -12.4° / -4.2° 8.3
Dec -23.4°C / -10°F -28.2° / -18.7° 5.7
Ulaangom has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 89°F. The area gets 325 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 5.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,068 feet.

Temperature

-24°F Jan (-31°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average26.3°F
51% below Mongolia avg
January Average-24°F (-31°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,068 ft (935 m)
Area53.3 sq mi (138.0 km²)
Population Density565/sq mi
Coordinates49.9811°N, 92.0667°W
TimezoneAsia/Hovd

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 5.9"
85% below Mongolia avg
Snowfall 1.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jul 29, 2022 14 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M5.5 111 km
Aug 28, 2025 54 km SSE of Ulaangom, Mongolia M5.4 55 km
Apr 30, 2013 48 km SW of Shagonar, Russia M5.3 144 km
Mar 6, 2010 99 km N of Khovd, Mongolia M5.1 128 km
Mar 13, 1994 22 km NNE of Khandagayty, Russia M5.0 105 km
Jan 24, 1994 19 km W of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.8 144 km
Apr 17, 1995 48 km ESE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.7 76 km
Apr 26, 2008 68 km W of Ulaangom, Mongolia M4.6 69 km
Mar 27, 1999 108 km NNE of Khovd, Mongolia M4.6 116 km
Nov 28, 1995 49 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.6 78 km
Sep 15, 1998 23 km NE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.5 116 km
Aug 29, 2022 23 km ENE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.5 106 km
Jan 15, 1994 21 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.5 105 km
May 24, 2015 45 km W of Khandagayty, Russia M4.5 91 km
Aug 5, 2023 38 km NE of Khandagayty, Russia M4.5 111 km
Dec 6, 1998 130 km SW of Erzin, Russia M4.5 145 km
Mar 8, 2022 19 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.4 108 km
Aug 29, 2022 16 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.4 108 km
Apr 30, 2019 42 km ENE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.4 94 km
Feb 26, 2016 34 km W of Ulaangom, Mongolia M4.4 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -24°F (-31°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February -19°F (-28°C) 0.2 in
March -1°F (-18°C) 0.1 in
April 34°F (1°C) 0.2 in
May 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
July 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (16°C) 1.1 in
September 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
October 34°F (1°C) 0.2 in
November 13°F (-10°C) 0.3 in
December -13°F (-25°C) 0.2 in

Ulaangom has a seasonal temperature swing of 89°F / from -24°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.7") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Ulaangom

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Улаангом коллеж
640 surguuli;Uvs erdem
yasli tsetserleg
3-r tsetserleg
1r baga surguuli
Ахлах 4 сургууль
2-р бага сургууль
2-р цогцолбор сургууль
Боловсролын газар
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Farmers Markets in Ulaangom

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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Hotels in Ulaangom

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Achit Nuur Hotel
Chinggis hotel
Grand hotel
Ikh nayad hotel
tawan od
АНДУУД
Ачит Нуур HOTEL
Баялаг од буудал

Restaurants in Ulaangom

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

achitnuur
local restaurants
Tamir restaurant and karaoke
Амтлаг Бууз
Чамин

Cafes in Ulaangom

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mango
saihan

Clinics in Ulaangom

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jargalan hospital

Bus Stations in Ulaangom

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

bus terminal
Bus to UB
MN #4700696803
Privet mini buses

Gas Stations in Ulaangom

22 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MN #1394900700
MN #2181280267
MN #2190186906
MN #4326432089
MN #4839268637
MN #5417008899
MN #5417008906
MN #5417008907
MN #778017723
MN #778021209
MN #8559614140
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Петровис ШТС
Ундарга увс ШТС
Ундарга увс ШТС
ШТС
ШТС
ШТС
ШТС
ШТС
ШТС
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Banks in Ulaangom

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

haan bank
Голомт Банк
Төрийн банк АТМ
ХААН банк
Хаан Банк

Stadiums & Teams in Ulaangom

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ulaangom

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ulaangom AirportULOMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ulaangom

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Uvs baptist church
Үүрдийн хайр чуулган

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Hovd
Elevation
939 m (3,081 ft)
Area
138.0 km² (53.3 mi²)
Founded
1686

🇲🇳 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 Ulaangom

What is the population of Ulaangom?

Ulaangom has a population of 30,092 residents and is located in Mongolia. The population density is 565 people per square mile, spread across 53.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ulaangom?

Ulaangom has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winter temperatures average -24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.9 inches, with 1.2 inches of snow.

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