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Weather & Climate in Shiree, Mongolia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Shiree has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 28°F (-2°C). Winters average -3°F in January while summers reach 57°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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 53.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 5,997 feet.

Temperature

-3°F Jan (-19°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average27.9°F
48% below US avg
January Average-3°F (-19°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,997 ft (1,828 m)
Area12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates47.4971°N, 96.8031°W
TimezoneAsia/Hovd

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 53.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Apr 8, 1990 73 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia M4.9 52 km 15 km
Aug 21, 1998 44 km NW of Altai, Mongolia M4.7 114 km 20 km
Jan 25, 2004 48 km E of Altai, Mongolia M4.7 133 km 25 km
Oct 3, 2012 130 km ENE of Altai, Mongolia M4.7 119 km 10 km
Aug 20, 2023 78 km SSW of Uliastay, Mongolia M4.4 52 km 10 km
Feb 17, 2020 66 km NNW of Altai, Mongolia M4.2 92 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2004 41 km E of Altai, Mongolia M4.1 127 km 2 km
Jan 6, 2006 65 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia M3.3 45 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -3°F (-19°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 1°F (-17°C) 0.1 in
March 13°F (-11°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 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
September 43°F (6°C) 0.7 in
October 29°F (-2°C) 0.3 in
November 10°F (-12°C) 0.1 in
December 0°F (-18°C) 0.1 in

Shiree has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from -3°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (0.0").

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