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Weather & Climate in Modot, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Modot has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (0°C). Winters average -6°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 72°F. The area gets 330 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,938 feet.
Temperature
-6°F Jan (-21°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 32.5°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | -6°F (-21°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,938 ft (1,505 m) |
| Area | 1,982.3 sq mi (5,134.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7500°N, 109.0500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 23, 2021 | 45 km N of Choyr, Mongolia | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in |
Modot has a seasonal temperature swing of 73°F / from -6°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and January the driest (0.0").