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Weather & Climate in Altan-Ovoo, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altan-Ovoo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (-0°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 332 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,157 feet.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 31.5°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,157 ft (1,572 m) |
| Area | 207.0 sq mi (536.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4474°N, 101.7550°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Mar 2, 2024 | 94 km WSW of Tsetserleg, Mongolia | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 48 km NNW of Kharkhorin, Mongolia | M4.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2019 | 58 km N of Kharkhorin, Mongolia | M4.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 101 km N of Tsetserleg, Mongolia | M4.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 72 km SSW of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Khanuy Gol (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Khanuy Gol | Volcanic field | 1,886 m (6,188 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Taryatu-Chulutu | Volcanic field | 2,326 m (7,631 ft) | -2980 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Altan-Ovoo has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 5°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.1").