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Weather & Climate in Burgaltay, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burgaltay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 312 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,333 feet.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 29.6°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,333 ft (1,016 m) |
| Area | 80.3 sq mi (208.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2650°N, 104.7435°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 | 108 km | 12 km |
| Jan 19, 1994 | 28 km N of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.5 | 88 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 2000 | 55 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia | M4.5 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 17 km ESE of Erdenet, Mongolia | M4.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 10 km SW of Petropavlovka, Russia | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 49 km WSW of Naushki, Russia | M4.4 | 113 km | 26 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 75 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.2 | 149 km | 43 km |
| May 17, 2000 | 53 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia | M4.2 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Sep 25, 1998 | 42 km NNE of Erdenet, Mongolia | M4.0 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1999 | 28 km WSW of Darhan, Mongolia | M3.7 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 59 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M3.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Khanuy Gol (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Khanuy Gol | Volcanic field | 1,886 m (6,188 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | -3°F (-19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Burgaltay has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -3°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.1").