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Weather & Climate in Dzel, Mongolia

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

Dzel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -15°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 76°F. The area gets 310 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 10.2 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 3,264 feet.

Temperature

-15°F Jan (-26°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average26.0°F
52% below US avg
January Average-15°F (-26°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,264 ft (995 m)
Area53.3 sq mi (138.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates49.9071°N, 93.7858°W
TimezoneAsia/Hovd

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.2"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 20.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

Aug 28, 2025 54 km SSE of Ulaangom, Mongolia M5.4 102 km 10 km
May 27, 1991 87 km SSW of Erzin, Russia M5.1 82 km 19 km
Nov 15, 1990 33 km W of Khovu-Aksy, Russia M5.0 140 km 29 km
Aug 31, 1994 110 km SW of Erzin, Russia M5.0 56 km 33 km
Sep 25, 2011 35 km W of Khovu-Aksy, Russia M4.8 148 km 28 km
Aug 5, 2023 38 km NE of Khandagayty, Russia M4.5 147 km 10 km
Dec 6, 1998 130 km SW of Erzin, Russia M4.5 55 km 33 km
Jul 31, 2002 63 km W of Samagaltay, Russia M4.5 77 km 33 km
Aug 28, 2025 60 km SE of Ulaangom, Mongolia M4.3 82 km 10 km
Aug 3, 2015 141 km SE of Ulaangom, Mongolia M4.2 117 km 16 km
Jan 11, 2006 56 km SSE of Ulaangom, Mongolia M4.2 108 km 10 km
Jul 7, 2001 102 km S of Erzin, Russia M4.1 102 km 33 km
Feb 8, 1999 79 km SSW of Erzin, Russia M4.1 85 km 33 km
Mar 25, 2004 20 km W of Khovu-Aksy, Russia M4.0 141 km 10 km
Dec 2, 1997 102 km WSW of Erzin, Russia M3.9 17 km 33 km
Sep 4, 2003 140 km SSW of Erzin, Russia M3.8 94 km 10 km
Apr 21, 2008 116 km SW of Erzin, Russia M3.6 34 km 58 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -15°F (-26°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February -10°F (-23°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 8°F (-13°C) 0.3 in
April 34°F (1°C) 0.7 in
May 48°F (9°C) 1.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
September 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
October 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
November 7°F (-14°C) 0.7 in
December -12°F (-24°C) 0.5 in

Dzel has a seasonal temperature swing of 76°F / from -15°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.2").

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