Weather & Climate in Tsagaantüngi, Mongolia

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

Tsagaantüngi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 333 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 8.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,256 feet.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	26.2°F
	51% below US avg
January Average	5°F (-15°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,256 ft (1,602 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	49.0500°N, 90.4500°W
Timezone	Asia/Hovd

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"

77% below US avg

Snowfall 27.8"

Wettest Month (Jul) 1.70"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

Jul 29, 2022	14 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia	M5.5	149 km	7 km
Nov 21, 1998	53 km S of Tashanta, Russia	M5.2	94 km	10 km
May 7, 2003	56 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia	M5.2	86 km	33 km
Mar 6, 2010	99 km N of Khovd, Mongolia	M5.1	77 km	10 km
Jun 11, 2003	55 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia	M4.9	86 km	10 km
Jul 13, 2016	14 km WSW of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia	M4.8	118 km	10 km
Mar 13, 2004	74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia	M4.7	108 km	10 km
Apr 17, 1995	48 km ESE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia	M4.7	141 km	33 km
Nov 24, 1997	32 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia	M4.7	68 km	10 km
Mar 27, 1999	108 km NNE of Khovd, Mongolia	M4.6	118 km	33 km
Apr 26, 2008	68 km W of Ulaangom, Mongolia	M4.6	106 km	18 km
Aug 29, 2022	16 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia	M4.4	148 km	11 km
Jan 7, 2001	33 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia	M4.4	87 km	33 km
Mar 29, 2023	18 km S of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia	M4.4	103 km	10 km
Feb 26, 2016	34 km W of Ulaangom, Mongolia	M4.4	133 km	17 km
Jan 8, 2018	23 km WSW of Mugur-Aksy, Russia	M4.3	140 km	16 km
Aug 26, 1995	26 km WNW of Kyzyl-Khaya, Russia	M4.3	138 km	33 km
Mar 26, 2010	61 km WNW of Ulaangom, Mongolia	M4.2	145 km	26 km
Jul 29, 2022	11 km E of Mugur-Aksy, Russia	M4.2	146 km	10 km
Jul 3, 2003	36 km ESE of Mugur-Aksy, Russia	M4.2	139 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	5°F (-15°C)	0.1 in	Driest
February	-1°F (-18°C)	0.1 in
March	12°F (-11°C)	0.1 in
April	30°F (-1°C)	0.4 in
May	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
June	53°F (11°C)	1.2 in
July	55°F (13°C)	1.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	53°F (11°C)	1.1 in
September	42°F (6°C)	0.6 in
October	28°F (-2°C)	0.3 in
November	10°F (-12°C)	0.3 in
December	-1°F (-18°C)	0.2 in	Coldest

Tsagaantüngi has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from -1°F in December to 55°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.7") and January the driest (0.1").

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