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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 40°F (5°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 337 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,252 feet.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 337 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,252 ft (1,296 m) |
| Area | 183.8 sq mi (476.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0975°N, 103.5429°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 30, 2006 | 24 km SE of Hovd, Mongolia | M5.7 | 103 km | 7 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 41 km N of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M5.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 37 km SW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2006 | 19 km SE of Hovd, Mongolia | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 134 km WSW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 2003 | 20 km NW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.8 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 1992 | 40 km SW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2023 | 21 km WNW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 90 km N of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2021 | 38 km SSW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1990 | 106 km SSE of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.4 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2001 | 96 km N of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2006 | 15 km ENE of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 116 km S of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.4 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 97 km NNW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 48 km NNE of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 105 km S of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.0 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Mar 10, 1994 | 64 km SW of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.0 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 17 km SSE of Hovd, Mongolia | M3.9 | 112 km | 11 km |
| May 1, 2006 | 13 km SE of Hovd, Mongolia | M3.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
Bulgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 10°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.4") and December the driest (0.0").