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Weather & Climate in Dalay, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dalay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 64°F. The area gets 342 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 5.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,128 feet.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,128 ft (1,563 m) |
| Area | 183.8 sq mi (476.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4679°N, 103.5128°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 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 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Aug 27, 2011 | 41 km N of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M5.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 116 km S of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M5.1 | 115 km | 16 km |
| Jan 2, 2019 | 120 km S of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 37 km SW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M5.0 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1996 | 134 km WSW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2018 | 116 km S of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.4 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Feb 3, 2001 | 96 km N of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2004 | 90 km N of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2021 | 38 km SSW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1990 | 106 km SSE of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.4 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 2005 | 97 km NNW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 48 km NNE of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 105 km S of Hovd, Mongolia | M4.0 | 117 km | 16 km |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 167 km SW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M3.8 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1990 | 54 km SSE of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M3.8 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 1992 | 66 km SSE of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M3.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2008 | 92 km S of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M3.6 | 119 km | 50 km |
| Apr 23, 2007 | 43 km ESE of Hovd, Mongolia | M3.3 | 134 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°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 | Driest |
Dalay has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 7°F in January 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").