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Weather & Climate in Ölgii, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ölgii has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 327 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 5.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,627 feet.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 28.6°F |
| 47% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,627 ft (1,715 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,905/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9683°N, 89.9625°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 12, 1996 | 65 km N of Altay, China | M5.6 | 146 km | 17 km |
| May 7, 2003 | 56 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M5.2 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 1998 | 53 km S of Tashanta, Russia | M5.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 99 km N of Khovd, Mongolia | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2003 | 55 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 14 km WSW of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2012 | 20 km SW of Kosh-Agach, Russia | M4.7 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Nov 24, 1997 | 32 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2004 | 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2004 | 96 km SE of Belyashi, Russia | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2008 | 68 km W of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M4.6 | 133 km | 18 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 101 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.6 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Mar 11, 2004 | 25 km SW of Kosh-Agach, Russia | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2001 | 33 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia | M4.4 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2018 | 12 km E of Kosh-Agach, Russia | M4.4 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 32 km SW of Kosh-Agach, Russia | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 18 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1995 | 26 km WNW of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia | M4.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2018 | 23 km WSW of Mugur-Aksy, Russia | M4.3 | 148 km | 16 km |
| May 6, 2005 | 41 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.0 in |
Ölgii has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from -2°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.4") and January the driest (0.0").