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Weather & Climate in Ulaanshiveet, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ulaanshiveet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 2°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 328 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,291 feet.
Temperature
2°F Jan (-17°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 31.3°F |
| 42% below US avg | |
| January Average | 2°F (-17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,291 ft (1,308 m) |
| Area | 1,074.2 sq mi (2,782.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2895°N, 103.8566°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 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2019 | 58 km N of Kharkhorin, Mongolia | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2004 | 75 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.2 | 96 km | 43 km |
| Mar 6, 2006 | 72 km SSW of Bulgan, Mongolia | M4.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1992 | 59 km S of Bulgan, Mongolia | M3.3 | 116 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Khanuy Gol (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Khanuy Gol | Volcanic field | 1,886 m (6,188 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 2°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 32°F (0°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Ulaanshiveet has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 1°F in December to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.1").