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Weather & Climate in Bulgan, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bulgan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -5°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 313 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 12.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,950 feet.
Temperature
-5°F Jan (-20°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 30.4°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | -5°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,950 ft (1,204 m) |
| Area | 38.6 sq mi (99.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 450/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8125°N, 103.5347°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 16, 1994 | 37 km NNW of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.8 | 38 km | 12 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 28 km N of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.5 | 28 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 2000 | 55 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 17 km ESE of Erdenet, Mongolia | M4.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 48 km NNW of Kharkhorin, Mongolia | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2019 | 58 km N of Kharkhorin, Mongolia | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 75 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.2 | 76 km | 43 km |
| May 17, 2000 | 53 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia | M4.2 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 72 km SSW of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1998 | 42 km NNE of Erdenet, Mongolia | M4.0 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 59 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M3.3 | 59 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Khanuy Gol (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Khanuy Gol | Volcanic field | 1,886 m (6,188 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5°F (-20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in |
Bulgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -5°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.1").