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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 39°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 347 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 4.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,888 feet.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 39.0°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,888 ft (1,490 m) |
| Area | 183.8 sq mi (476.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8420°N, 105.1380°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Aug 27, 2011 | 41 km N of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M5.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2012 | 171 km SE of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M5.4 | 72 km | 2 km |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 116 km S of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M5.1 | 88 km | 16 km |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 37 km SW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2019 | 120 km S of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 148 km S of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 141 km SE of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.5 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 2021 | 184 km SSE of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.5 | 86 km | 15 km |
| Sep 3, 2009 | 151 km E of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 145 km ESE of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2021 | 38 km SSW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 48 km NNE of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2018 | 155 km S of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M4.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 1992 | 66 km SSE of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M3.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1993 | 184 km SSE of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M3.8 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1990 | 54 km SSE of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M3.8 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2008 | 92 km S of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia | M3.6 | 46 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 40°F (4°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Sangiyn Dalay has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.5") and January the driest (0.0").