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Weather & Climate in Tsagaan-Olom, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tsagaan-Olom has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 29°F (-2°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 345 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 8.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 22.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,397 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 28.5°F |
| 47% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,397 ft (1,645 m) |
| Area | 834.4 sq mi (2,161.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7133°N, 96.5259°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Aug 1, 1996 | 119 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M5.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 1990 | 73 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M4.9 | 57 km | 15 km |
| Aug 21, 1998 | 44 km NW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 49 km | 20 km |
| Jan 25, 2004 | 48 km E of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 53 km | 25 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 130 km ENE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2004 | 58 km SSE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 78 km SSW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M4.4 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2020 | 66 km NNW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2003 | 32 km SSE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Jan 30, 2004 | 41 km E of Altai, Mongolia | M4.1 | 45 km | 2 km |
| Jun 29, 2004 | 62 km SSE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.0 | 96 km | 27 km |
| Feb 26, 1999 | 36 km SW of Altai, Mongolia | M3.9 | 79 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 109 km SE of Altai, Mongolia | M3.9 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2005 | 73 km WSW of Altai, Mongolia | M3.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 65 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M3.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 14°F (-10°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 | 58°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 44°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Tsagaan-Olom has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 2°F in December to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.8") and January the driest (0.0").