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Weather & Climate in Sharga, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sharga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 25°F (-4°C). Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 318 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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 6,568 feet.
Temperature
-8°F Jan (-22°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 25.2°F |
| 53% below US avg | |
| January Average | -8°F (-22°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,568 ft (2,002 m) |
| Area | 2,102.4 sq mi (5,445.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.8000°N, 98.8000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.4.
| Dec 27, 1991 | 64 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia | M6.4 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Apr 27, 2005 | 77 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2023 | 78 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2004 | 66 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 87 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.7 | 147 km | 45 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 65 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 56 km NNW of Tosontsengel, Mongolia | M4.6 | 87 km | 29 km |
| Dec 28, 1991 | 65 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.6 | 148 km | 38 km |
| Jan 4, 1992 | 61 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Dec 28, 1991 | 60 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.5 | 132 km | 50 km |
| Jul 26, 2004 | 56 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2008 | 102 km NNE of Mörön, Mongolia | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 1993 | 70 km ENE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 1992 | 49 km NNE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.4 | 145 km | 27 km |
| Jul 24, 2001 | 96 km N of Tosontsengel, Mongolia | M4.4 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 1992 | 69 km N of Mörön, Mongolia | M4.4 | 110 km | 45 km |
| May 30, 2003 | 86 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2004 | 52 km NNE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.3 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Nov 5, 2001 | 23 km SE of Kungurtug, Russia | M4.3 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Feb 4, 1998 | 41 km WNW of Mörön, Mongolia | M4.3 | 61 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -6°F (-21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | -8°F (-22°C) | 0.1 in |
Sharga has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -8°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.1").