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Weather & Climate in Tsagaannuur, Mongolia

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

Tsagaannuur has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 24°F (-4°C). Winters average -14°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 69°F. The area gets 316 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,072 feet.

Temperature

-14°F Jan (-26°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average24.4°F
55% below US avg
January Average-14°F (-26°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,072 ft (1,546 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates51.3564°N, 99.3444°W
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 35.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Jan 11, 2021 29 km SSW of Turt, Mongolia M6.7 77 km 10 km
Dec 27, 1991 64 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia M6.4 91 km 14 km
May 3, 2021 28 km SW of Turt, Mongolia M5.6 75 km 18 km
Jan 11, 2021 10 km WSW of Turt, Mongolia M5.4 83 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2021 16 km SW of Turt, Mongolia M5.3 80 km 10 km
Apr 27, 2005 77 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia M5.3 78 km 10 km
Mar 31, 2021 41 km SSW of Turt, Mongolia M5.2 74 km 14 km
Jan 19, 2008 93 km NNE of Kungurtug, Russia M5.1 90 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2021 19 km WSW of Turt, Mongolia M5.1 76 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2021 25 km WSW of Turt, Mongolia M5.0 68 km 10 km
Dec 28, 1991 66 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia M5.0 94 km 17 km
Jan 11, 2021 43 km SW of Turt, Mongolia M5.0 70 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2021 28 km WNW of Turt, Mongolia M4.9 70 km 10 km
Jan 13, 2021 26 km WNW of Turt, Mongolia M4.9 70 km 10 km
Jan 19, 2004 64 km SSE of Orlik, Russia M4.8 84 km 34 km
Mar 4, 2023 78 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia M4.8 78 km 10 km
Jan 12, 2021 40 km SW of Turt, Mongolia M4.8 68 km 10 km
Jan 11, 2021 39 km SW of Turt, Mongolia M4.7 64 km 10 km
Jan 12, 2021 49 km SSW of Turt, Mongolia M4.7 76 km 10 km
Jun 18, 1997 80 km NE of Kungurtug, Russia M4.7 81 km 27 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Azas Plateau (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Azas Plateau Volcanic field 2,765 m (9,072 ft) Unknown 139 km
Jom-Bolok Volcanic field 2,047 m (6,716 ft) -5180 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January -14°F (-26°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February -4°F (-20°C) 0.1 in
March 10°F (-12°C) 0.1 in
April 28°F (-2°C) 0.4 in
May 42°F (5°C) 0.9 in
June 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
September 41°F (5°C) 1.2 in
October 26°F (-3°C) 0.4 in
November 8°F (-14°C) 0.2 in
December -5°F (-21°C) 0.1 in

Tsagaannuur has a seasonal temperature swing of 70°F / from -14°F in January to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.1").

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