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Weather & Climate in Ulaan Khat, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ulaan Khat has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average -1°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 320 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 37.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 8,173 feet.
Temperature
-1°F Jan (-18°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 30.1°F |
| 44% below US avg | |
| January Average | -1°F (-18°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,173 ft (2,491 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9826°N, 89.8417°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 12, 1996 | 65 km N of Altay, China | M5.6 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Nov 21, 1998 | 53 km S of Tashanta, Russia | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2003 | 56 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M5.2 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 2003 | 55 km SSW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.9 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 1998 | 91 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.8 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 1990 | 118 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.8 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2013 | 74 km SE of Altay, China | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2004 | 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2003 | 103 km SE of Altay, China | M4.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1997 | 32 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2008 | 171 km SE of Altay, China | M4.6 | 122 km | 24 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 101 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.6 | 45 km | 8 km |
| Jun 4, 2007 | 120 km ESE of Altay, China | M4.3 | 43 km | 12 km |
| Sep 15, 2003 | 90 km NNE of Altay, China | M4.1 | 130 km | 20 km |
| May 6, 2005 | 41 km W of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 130 km SE of Altay, China | M4.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2004 | 74 km SW of Ölgii, Mongolia | M4.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2005 | 90 km ESE of Altay, China | M3.8 | 56 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 1°F (-18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 0°F (-18°C) | 0.3 in |
Ulaan Khat has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from -1°F in January to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.2") and January the driest (0.2").