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Weather & Climate in Sangiyn Dalay, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sangiyn Dalay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 345 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 8.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 7,910 feet.
Temperature
-1°F Jan (-18°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 29.0°F |
| 46% below US avg | |
| January Average | -1°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,910 ft (2,411 m) |
| Area | 834.4 sq mi (2,161.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1333°N, 97.7500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Jun 15, 2006 | 138 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M5.8 | 42 km | 9 km |
| Apr 13, 2011 | central Mongolia | M5.3 | 74 km | 16 km |
| Aug 1, 1996 | 119 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M5.1 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Nov 26, 1990 | 250 km SSE of Altai, Mongolia | M5.0 | 95 km | 12 km |
| Jun 15, 2006 | 144 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M5.0 | 36 km | 13 km |
| Apr 14, 2007 | 198 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.9 | 46 km | 24 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 188 km WSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 1990 | 196 km WSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.8 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2004 | 48 km E of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 147 km | 25 km |
| May 30, 1996 | 187 km S of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2006 | 163 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.6 | 18 km | 11 km |
| Feb 11, 2020 | 190 km SSE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.5 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 141 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.5 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2004 | 58 km SSE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 162 km WSW of Bayanhongor, Mongolia | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 32 km SSE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 183 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2001 | 166 km ESE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.1 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 62 km SSE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.0 | 122 km | 27 km |
| Jul 2, 2001 | central Mongolia | M4.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.1 in |
Sangiyn Dalay has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from -1°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.7") and January the driest (0.0").