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Weather & Climate in Chihertey, Mongolia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Chihertey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 314 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 10.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 55.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 7,018 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average27.7°F
49% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,018 ft (2,139 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates48.3027°N, 89.5156°W
TimezoneAsia/Hovd

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.7"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 55.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Mar 12, 1996 65 km N of Altay, China M5.6 103 km 17 km
Nov 21, 1998 53 km S of Tashanta, Russia M5.2 106 km 10 km
May 7, 2003 56 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia M5.2 26 km 33 km
Jun 11, 2003 55 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.9 27 km 10 km
Oct 2, 1990 118 km ESE of Altay, China M4.8 93 km 33 km
Nov 25, 1998 91 km ESE of Altay, China M4.8 84 km 33 km
Jul 19, 2013 74 km SE of Altay, China M4.7 101 km 10 km
Mar 13, 2004 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.7 31 km 10 km
Aug 26, 2003 103 km SE of Altay, China M4.7 110 km 10 km
Nov 24, 1997 32 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.7 77 km 10 km
Jan 24, 2004 96 km SE of Belyashi, Russia M4.6 124 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2005 101 km ESE of Altay, China M4.6 71 km 8 km
Jun 4, 2007 120 km ESE of Altay, China M4.3 79 km 12 km
May 6, 2005 41 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.1 69 km 10 km
May 22, 2004 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.1 32 km 10 km
Sep 15, 2003 90 km NNE of Altay, China M4.1 91 km 20 km
Mar 26, 2005 90 km ESE of Altay, China M3.8 76 km 20 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 5°F (-15°C) 0.1 in Driest
February -0°F (-18°C) 0.1 in
March 13°F (-11°C) 0.1 in
April 33°F (0°C) 0.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 0.5 in
June 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
July 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
September 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in
October 30°F (-1°C) 0.3 in
November 12°F (-11°C) 0.3 in
December -1°F (-18°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Chihertey has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from -1°F in December to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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