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Weather & Climate in Selenge, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Selenge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 1°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 322 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,455 feet.
Temperature
1°F Jan (-17°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 29.8°F |
| 45% below US avg | |
| January Average | 1°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,455 ft (1,053 m) |
| Area | 746.8 sq mi (1,934.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.4333°N, 101.4667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 16, 1994 | 37 km NNW of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.8 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 102 km NNE of Mörön, Mongolia | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 69 km N of Mörön, Mongolia | M4.4 | 131 km | 45 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 41 km WNW of Mörön, Mongolia | M4.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2018 | 101 km N of Tsetserleg, Mongolia | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 92 km NNE of Mörön, Mongolia | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Khanuy Gol (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Khanuy Gol | Volcanic field | 1,886 m (6,188 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Taryatu-Chulutu | Volcanic field | 2,326 m (7,631 ft) | -2980 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Selenge has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from -1°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.1").