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Weather & Climate in Ulaanjirem, Mongolia

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

Ulaanjirem has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 339 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average36.8°F
32% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates45.0500°N, 105.5667°W
TimezoneAsia/Ulaanbaatar

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.3"
84% below US avg
Snowfall 10.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 1.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.

Aug 27, 2011 41 km N of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia M5.4 149 km 10 km
May 5, 1990 142 km W of Mandalgovi, Mongolia M4.8 110 km 33 km
May 5, 1990 146 km SE of Arvayheer, Mongolia M4.6 111 km 33 km
Oct 5, 2001 84 km SW of Mandalgovi, Mongolia M4.5 23 km 33 km
Jul 2, 2025 48 km N of Mandalgovi, Mongolia M4.5 139 km 9 km
Jan 9, 2010 47 km N of Mandalgovi, Mongolia M4.5 141 km 7 km
Aug 19, 2004 90 km N of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia M4.4 110 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2001 96 km N of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia M4.4 105 km 10 km
Apr 9, 2005 97 km NNW of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia M4.3 136 km 10 km
Feb 12, 2025 147 km WSW of Mandalgovi, Mongolia M4.3 93 km 10 km
May 13, 2004 47 km SE of Mandalgovi, Mongolia M4.3 101 km 10 km
Aug 28, 2011 48 km NNE of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia M4.2 142 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 10°F (-13°C) 0.1 in
March 23°F (-5°C) 0.1 in
April 40°F (4°C) 0.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in
October 37°F (3°C) 0.2 in
November 19°F (-7°C) 0.1 in
December 6°F (-14°C) 0.0 in

Ulaanjirem has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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