All Countries
Weather & Climate in Ulaantolgoy, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ulaantolgoy has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 33°F (1°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 62°F. The area gets 342 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 12.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 6,670 feet.
Temperature
3°F Jan (-16°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 33.0°F |
| 39% below US avg | |
| January Average | 3°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 342 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,670 ft (2,033 m) |
| Area | 3,129.0 sq mi (8,104.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6833°N, 92.7833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 20, 2020 | 178 km WSW of Altai, Mongolia | M5.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2002 | 173 km WSW of Altai, Mongolia | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2001 | 171 km WSW of Altai, Mongolia | M5.1 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 185 km WSW of Altai, Mongolia | M5.0 | 122 km | 29 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 194 km W of Altai, Mongolia | M4.9 | 100 km | 16 km |
| Mar 29, 2010 | 192 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.8 | 46 km | 21 km |
| May 14, 1997 | 142 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.6 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1998 | 159 km SE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.6 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 107 km SSE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.5 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 2020 | 186 km W of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 181 km WSW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2013 | 157 km WNW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2001 | 283 km SSE of Khovd, Mongolia | M4.1 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 2002 | 142 km W of Altai, Mongolia | M4.0 | 127 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°F (-16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 1°F (-17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 35°F (2°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | -1°F (-18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Ulaantolgoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 65°F / from -1°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and January the driest (0.1").