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Weather & Climate in Uliastay, Mongolia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Uliastay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 26°F (-3°C). Winters average -9°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 66°F. The area gets 321 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 8.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,758 feet.
Temperature
-9°F Jan (-23°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 25.8°F |
| 52% below US avg | |
| January Average | -9°F (-23°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,758 ft (1,755 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7417°N, 96.8444°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Hovd |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Apr 8, 1990 | 73 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M4.9 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Aug 21, 1998 | 44 km NW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Oct 3, 2012 | 130 km ENE of Altai, Mongolia | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2023 | 78 km SSW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M4.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2020 | 66 km NNW of Altai, Mongolia | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2006 | 65 km SW of Uliastay, Mongolia | M3.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°F (-23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | -3°F (-20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | -5°F (-20°C) | 0.1 in |
Uliastay has a seasonal temperature swing of 66°F / from -9°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.3") and January the driest (0.0").