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Uliastay, Mongolia

Dzabkhan · Mongolia

Uliastay is a small city in Dzabkhan, Mongolia with a population of 16,265. Elevation: 5,758 ft (1,755 m). Average temperature: 26°F (-3°C).

16,265 Population 1,315/sq mi density
5,758 ft Elevation 1,755 meters
26°F Avg Temperature -3°C
8.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Hovd Timezone

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About Uliastay

Uliastay

Uliastai, also spelled Uliyasutai or Oulia-Sontai, and sometimes known as Javkhlant, is a city in Mongolia located in the western part of the country and 1,115 kilometres (693 mi) from the capital Ulaanbaatar. Uliastai is the capital of Zavkhan Province and was the 10th most populous city in the country with a population of 24,276. However, recent estimates have the city's population at 16,240 making it the 16th most populous city in Mongolia.

People

Population16,265
Density1,315/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp26°F (-3°C)
Rain8.2 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation5,758 ft (1,755 m)
Population16,265
Population Density1,315 / sq mi
Elevation5,758 ft (1,755 m)
Coordinates47.7417°, 96.8444°
TimezoneAsia/Hovd
Country🇲🇳 Mongolia
State / ProvinceDzabkhan
Average Temperature26°F (-3°C)
January Average-9°F (-23°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation8.2 inches (209 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.3 inches (3 cm)

About Uliastay

Uliastay is a small city in Mongolia (Dzabkhan) with a population of 16,265. The city sits at an elevation of 5,758 feet (1,755 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 26°F (-3°C). Temperatures range from -9°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Hovd.

Climate in Uliastay

Uliastay has an average annual temperature of -1.1°C (30°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-21.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 205 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -21.9°C / -7°F -28.4° / -15.4° 2.9
Feb -17.8°C / -0°F -25.4° / -10.1° 3.5
Mar -8.6°C / 17°F -16.9° / -0.3° 4.2
Apr 2.6°C / 37°F -4.5° / 9.6° 7.9
May 8.8°C / 48°F 1.3° / 16.4° 16.3
Jun 14.7°C / 58°F 7.3° / 22.1° 33.6
Jul 17.2°C / 63°F 10.3° / 24.2° 60.6
Aug 14.6°C / 58°F 7.5° / 21.8° 41.7
Sep 8.2°C / 47°F 0.4° / 15.9° 18.2
Oct -0.1°C / 32°F -7.2° / 7° 7.5
Nov -11°C / 12°F -17.8° / -4.1° 5.5
Dec -19.3°C / -3°F -25.2° / -13.4° 3.5
Uliastay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 321 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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,758 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

-9°F Jan (-23°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average25.8°F
52% below Mongolia avg
January Average-9°F (-23°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,758 ft (1,755 m)
Area12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²)
Population Density1,315/sq mi
Coordinates47.7417°N, 96.8444°W
TimezoneAsia/Hovd

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.2"
78% below Mongolia avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 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 74 km
Aug 21, 1998 44 km NW of Altai, Mongolia M4.7 138 km
Oct 3, 2012 130 km ENE of Altai, Mongolia M4.7 138 km
Aug 20, 2023 78 km SSW of Uliastay, Mongolia M4.4 78 km
Feb 17, 2020 66 km NNW of Altai, Mongolia M4.2 114 km
Jan 6, 2006 65 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia M3.3 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -9°F (-23°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February -3°F (-20°C) 0.0 in
March 10°F (-12°C) 0.2 in
April 31°F (-1°C) 0.4 in
May 44°F (7°C) 0.6 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
September 42°F (6°C) 0.8 in
October 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
November 7°F (-14°C) 0.2 in
December -5°F (-20°C) 0.1 in

Uliastay has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -9°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Uliastay

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
zavkhan vtc
Devsil School
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Radio Stations near Uliastay

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Uliastay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Музей
Музей

Hotels in Uliastay

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Edelweiss
Zagasan Nud Hotel
Болоржин зочид буудал
Зочид буудал
Улиастай буудал , зоогийн газар

Restaurants in Uliastay

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Altan
Hot-Pot Restaurant
Цагаан хоолны газар
乌里雅苏台(扎布汗)

Cafes in Uliastay

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dol Cafe
Fish Eye Cafe
Vegetarian Cafe
Өргөө кафе, зочид буудал

Theatres in Uliastay

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Драмын театр

Clinics in Uliastay

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Төрөх эмнэлэг
Уламжлалт эмнэлэг
Халдвартын тасаг

Bus Stations in Uliastay

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MN #5179219621
Авто тээврийн товчоо
Автобусны буудал
Автобусны буудал

Gas Stations in Uliastay

14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MN #13343042466
MN #1443265449
MN #1454965361
MN #1455456073
MN #1455456100
MN #800211970
MN #800234937
MN #800899888
MN #833352109
MN #847975440
Нефть хангамж бааз
Петровис
ШТС
ШТС

Banks in Uliastay

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Khan Bank
Khan Bank
State Bank
State Bank
Хас Банк
ХАС банк АТМ

Airports Near Uliastay

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Donoi AirportULZSmall Airport
Jibhalanta AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Uliastay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Шуудан

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Hovd
Elevation
1,753 m (5,752 ft)
Area
32.0 km² (12.4 mi²)
Founded
1733

🇲🇳 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 Uliastay

What is the population of Uliastay?

Uliastay has a population of 16,265 residents and is located in Mongolia. The population density is 1,315 people per square mile, spread across 12.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Uliastay?

Uliastay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winter temperatures average -9°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.2 inches, with 1.3 inches of snow.

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