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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 -3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 315 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 19.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,704 feet.
Temperature
-3°F Jan (-20°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 28.0°F |
| 48% below US avg | |
| January Average | -3°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,704 ft (1,129 m) |
| Area | 746.8 sq mi (1,934.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.5419°N, 101.5142°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Jan 11, 2021 | 29 km SSW of Turt, Mongolia | M6.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2021 | 28 km SW of Turt, Mongolia | M5.6 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 10 km WSW of Turt, Mongolia | M5.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km SW of Turt, Mongolia | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2021 | 41 km SSW of Turt, Mongolia | M5.2 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 19 km WSW of Turt, Mongolia | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 25 km WSW of Turt, Mongolia | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 43 km SW of Turt, Mongolia | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 28 km WNW of Turt, Mongolia | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2021 | 26 km WNW of Turt, Mongolia | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 40 km SW of Turt, Mongolia | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2019 | 35 km WNW of Kyren, Russia | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 39 km SW of Turt, Mongolia | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 49 km SSW of Turt, Mongolia | M4.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 36 km W of Turt, Mongolia | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2021 | 34 km SSW of Turt, Mongolia | M4.6 | 111 km | 19 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 27 km N of Bayangol, Russia | M4.6 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 42 km SW of Turt, Mongolia | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2021 | 16 km WSW of Turt, Mongolia | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2003 | 49 km W of Kyren, Russia | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tunkin Depression (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tunkin Depression | Volcanic field | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | -1°F (-19°C) | 0.1 in |
Bulgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -3°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.1").