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Weather & Climate in Dzegstey, Mongolia

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

Dzegstey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 331 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 19.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,426 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average31.3°F
42% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,426 ft (1,349 m)
Area1,074.2 sq mi (2,782.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates47.6681°N, 102.5500°W
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 19.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Sep 27, 2023 48 km NNW of Kharkhorin, Mongolia M4.3 10 km 10 km
Feb 16, 2019 58 km N of Kharkhorin, Mongolia M4.3 16 km 10 km
Mar 14, 2018 101 km N of Tsetserleg, Mongolia M4.2 115 km 10 km
Sep 28, 2004 75 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia M4.2 97 km 43 km
Mar 6, 2006 72 km SSW of Bulgan, Mongolia M4.0 75 km 10 km
Mar 23, 1992 59 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia M3.3 94 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Khanuy Gol (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Khanuy Gol Volcanic field 1,886 m (6,188 ft) Unknown 112 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 5°F (-15°C) 0.1 in
March 18°F (-8°C) 0.1 in
April 35°F (2°C) 0.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
October 32°F (0°C) 0.3 in
November 15°F (-9°C) 0.2 in
December 4°F (-16°C) 0.1 in Coldest

Dzegstey has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 4°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.1").

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