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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 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 345 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 9.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 29.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 8,094 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 28.2°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,094 ft (2,467 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7833°N, 98.6500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jun 15, 2006 | 138 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M5.8 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Apr 13, 2011 | central Mongolia | M5.3 | 69 km | 16 km |
| Aug 1, 1996 | 119 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M5.1 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 2006 | 144 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M5.0 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Nov 26, 1990 | 250 km SSE of Altai, Mongolia | M5.0 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Apr 14, 2007 | 198 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.9 | 63 km | 24 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 188 km WSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1990 | 196 km WSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.8 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Oct 19, 2011 | 129 km SSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2006 | 163 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.6 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 139 km SSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.6 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 141 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1991 | central Mongolia | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2016 | 137 km WNW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.5 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Feb 11, 2020 | 190 km SSE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1999 | 204 km WSW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 183 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 162 km WSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2001 | 166 km ESE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 2024 | 136 km SSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 1°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Bulgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 1°F in December to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.0").