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Weather & Climate in Nogoonnuur, Mongolia

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

Nogoonnuur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 332 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 15.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 53.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,869 feet.

Temperature

-4°F Jan (-20°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average25.4°F
53% below US avg
January Average-4°F (-20°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,869 ft (1,484 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates49.6163°N, 90.2420°W
TimezoneAsia/Hovd

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.5"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 53.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 29, 2022 14 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M5.5 90 km 7 km
Jun 22, 1995 34 km W of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M5.5 87 km 14 km
Nov 21, 1998 53 km S of Tashanta, Russia M5.2 88 km 10 km
May 7, 2003 56 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia M5.2 130 km 33 km
Oct 23, 2003 25 km WSW of Kosh-Agach, Russia M5.1 141 km 10 km
Mar 6, 2010 99 km N of Khovd, Mongolia M5.1 120 km 10 km
Sep 27, 2003 28 km W of Kosh-Agach, Russia M4.9 147 km 10 km
Jun 11, 2003 55 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.9 129 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2016 14 km WSW of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia M4.8 57 km 10 km
Sep 23, 1996 51 km WNW of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.8 112 km 33 km
Jan 24, 1994 19 km W of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.8 89 km 33 km
Mar 13, 2004 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.7 143 km 10 km
Apr 17, 1995 48 km ESE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia M4.7 93 km 33 km
Oct 20, 2012 20 km SW of Kosh-Agach, Russia M4.7 133 km 8 km
Sep 27, 2003 27 km WSW of Kosh-Agach, Russia M4.7 143 km 10 km
Jan 31, 2005 31 km WSW of Kosh-Agach, Russia M4.7 147 km 27 km
Jun 3, 2008 21 km SE of Teeli, Russia M4.7 138 km 10 km
Nov 24, 1997 32 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia M4.7 87 km 10 km
Oct 1, 2003 26 km WNW of Kosh-Agach, Russia M4.6 147 km 10 km
Sep 27, 2003 27 km W of Kosh-Agach, Russia M4.6 146 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -4°F (-20°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February -1°F (-18°C) 0.1 in
March 11°F (-12°C) 0.1 in
April 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
May 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
June 51°F (11°C) 1.3 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 51°F (11°C) 1.2 in
September 41°F (5°C) 0.6 in
October 26°F (-3°C) 0.3 in
November 9°F (-13°C) 0.2 in
December -1°F (-18°C) 0.2 in

Nogoonnuur has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from -4°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.8") and January the driest (0.1").

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