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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 35°F (1°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. The area gets 342 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 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,567 feet.
Temperature
1°F Jan (-17°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 34.5°F |
| 36% below US avg | |
| January Average | 1°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,567 ft (1,392 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0079°N, 104.9421°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 24, 1998 | 61 km N of Mandalgovi, Mongolia | M5.6 | 109 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 142 km W of Mandalgovi, Mongolia | M4.8 | 54 km | 33 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 59 km NE of Mandalgovi, Mongolia | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 1990 | 146 km SE of Arvayheer, Mongolia | M4.6 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2001 | 84 km SW of Mandalgovi, Mongolia | M4.5 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 48 km N of Mandalgovi, Mongolia | M4.5 | 103 km | 9 km |
| Jan 9, 2010 | 47 km N of Mandalgovi, Mongolia | M4.5 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 147 km WSW of Mandalgovi, Mongolia | M4.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2018 | 87 km SE of Arvayheer, Mongolia | M4.1 | 97 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.1 in |
Sangiyn Dalay has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from 1°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.0") and January the driest (0.0").