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Weather & Climate in Ulaanhudag, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ulaanhudag has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 68°F. The area gets 318 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 city sits at an elevation of 4,393 feet.
Temperature
-4°F Jan (-20°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 32.3°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | -4°F (-20°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,393 ft (1,339 m) |
| Area | 1,074.2 sq mi (2,782.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3333°N, 104.5000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ulaanbaatar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Sep 27, 2023 | 48 km NNW of Kharkhorin, Mongolia | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2019 | 58 km N of Kharkhorin, Mongolia | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 75 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.2 | 110 km | 43 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 72 km SSW of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 59 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M3.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Khanuy Gol (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Khanuy Gol | Volcanic field | 1,886 m (6,188 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°F (-20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 33°F (1°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in |
Ulaanhudag has a seasonal temperature swing of 68°F / from -4°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.0").