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Weather & Climate in Altanteel, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altanteel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 344 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 6.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,747 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 33.2°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,747 ft (1,142 m) |
| Area | 27.0 sq mi (70.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1104°N, 92.8437°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 20, 2020 | 178 km WSW of Altai, Mongolia | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 173 km WSW of Altai, Mongolia | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 194 km W of Altai, Mongolia | M4.9 | 134 km | 16 km |
| Mar 29, 2010 | 192 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.8 | 58 km | 21 km |
| May 14, 1997 | 142 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.6 | 8 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1998 | 159 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.6 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 107 km SSE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.5 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 2020 | 186 km W of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 181 km WSW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 157 km WNW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2002 | 142 km W of Altai, Mongolia | M4.0 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Feb 23, 2002 | 125 km ENE of Khovd, Mongolia | M3.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Altanteel has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from -0°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.2") and January the driest (0.1").