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Weather & Climate in Balgatay, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balgatay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -7°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 339 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 8.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 7,867 feet.
Temperature
-7°F Jan (-21°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 27.7°F |
| 49% below US avg | |
| January Average | -7°F (-21°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,867 ft (2,398 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9000°N, 97.1500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Aug 1, 1996 | 119 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M5.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1990 | 73 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M4.9 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Aug 21, 1998 | 44 km NW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 99 km | 20 km |
| Jan 25, 2004 | 48 km E of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 69 km | 25 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 130 km ENE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2019 | 150 km WNW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2004 | 58 km SSE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 78 km SSW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M4.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2020 | 66 km NNW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 32 km SSE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 41 km E of Altai, Mongolia | M4.1 | 66 km | 2 km |
| Jan 21, 2001 | 166 km ESE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 62 km SSE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.0 | 125 km | 27 km |
| Feb 26, 1999 | 36 km SW of Altai, Mongolia | M3.9 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 109 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M3.9 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 65 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M3.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7°F (-21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | -0°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in |
Balgatay has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from -7°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.0").