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Weather & Climate in Tsalgar, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tsalgar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -2°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 65°F. 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 4,528 feet.
Temperature
-2°F Jan (-19°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 26.1°F |
| 52% below US avg | |
| January Average | -2°F (-19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,528 ft (1,380 m) |
| Area | 53.3 sq mi (138.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7167°N, 93.2667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Aug 28, 2025 | 54 km SSE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M5.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1991 | 87 km SSW of Erzin, Russia | M5.1 | 110 km | 19 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 110 km SW of Erzin, Russia | M5.0 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 1999 | 108 km NNE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.6 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Aug 5, 2023 | 38 km NE of Khandagayty, Russia | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 2000 | 106 km NE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 1998 | 130 km SW of Erzin, Russia | M4.5 | 55 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 63 km W of Samagaltay, Russia | M4.5 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 34 km W of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M4.4 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 60 km SE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M4.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2006 | 56 km SSE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M4.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 141 km SE of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M4.2 | 88 km | 16 km |
| Jul 7, 2001 | 102 km S of Erzin, Russia | M4.1 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 79 km SSW of Erzin, Russia | M4.1 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Dec 2, 1997 | 102 km WSW of Erzin, Russia | M3.9 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Sep 4, 2003 | 140 km SSW of Erzin, Russia | M3.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2001 | 46 km W of Ulaangom, Mongolia | M3.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Apr 21, 2008 | 116 km SW of Erzin, Russia | M3.6 | 47 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°F (-19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | -12°F (-25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 47°F (9°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | -13°F (-25°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Tsalgar has a seasonal temperature swing of 75°F / from -13°F in December to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.2").