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Weather & Climate in Altay, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Altay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 322 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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,659 feet.
Temperature
-7°F Jan (-22°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 25.2°F |
| 53% below US avg | |
| January Average | -7°F (-22°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,659 ft (1,420 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7032°N, 96.3592°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 4, 2009 | 46 km W of Kungurtug, Russia | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1991 | 87 km SSW of Erzin, Russia | M5.1 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 56 km NNW of Tosontsengel, Mongolia | M4.6 | 129 km | 29 km |
| Dec 13, 1998 | 66 km W of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 96 km N of Tosontsengel, Mongolia | M4.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2012 | 96 km ESE of Erzin, Russia | M4.4 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 23 km SE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2022 | 108 km S of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2016 | 100 km SSE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.2 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Jul 7, 2001 | 102 km S of Erzin, Russia | M4.1 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 79 km SSW of Erzin, Russia | M4.1 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jun 9, 2024 | 73 km NW of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2008 | 34 km WSW of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.0 | 99 km | 32 km |
| Apr 22, 2000 | 19 km SW of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.0 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 1996 | 83 km NNW of Tosontsengel, Mongolia | M3.9 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Dec 27, 1992 | 68 km W of Kungurtug, Russia | M3.8 | 112 km | 33 km |
| May 14, 2007 | 58 km W of Kungurtug, Russia | M3.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°F (-22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | -10°F (-23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Altay has a seasonal temperature swing of 69°F / from -10°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.1").