The climate of Nogoonnuur
Situated in
Mongolia,
Nogoonnuur has a BSk climate classification under the Köppen system, which represents the mid-latitude steppe. This climate variant is characterized by dry and semi-arid conditions. Weather changes throughout the years are marked by varying temperature ranges, humidity levels, and precipitation quantities.
The town of Nogoonnuur experiences considerable temperature fluctuations throughout the year, with the lowest average low temperature recorded at -24.3°C (-11.7°F) in
January, and the highest average high temperature recorded at 19.9°C (67.8°F) in
July. Marked temperature contrasts highlight the extreme cold of winter, compared with the considerably mild summer heat. This disparity in temperature is an illustration of the area's mid-latitude steppe climate.
Average relative humidity also undergoes a significant shift from 41% in
May to 75% in January. Precipitation through the year comprises both rainfall and snowfall, with variation in quantity and frequency from one season to another. There is more rainfall than snowfall and more frequent rain-event days compared to snow-event days. Particularly noteworthy is July, when there's most rainfall with 36mm (1.42") recorded and 12.3 rain-event days. The month without snowfall is July.
Whitespace is characterized by sunlight and cloud coverage, which impact overall brightness levels. A substantial daylight stretch ranges from 8.7 hours in January to 16.2 hours in
June. On the other hand, sunshine spans from a mere 7 hours in January and
December up to 13.3 hours in June.
The best time to visit Nogoonnuur
For those seeking more favorable conditions to visit
Nogoonnuur, the months of
May to
August would be highly advisable to consider. During these months, the town experiences milder temperatures ranging from an average low of 1.5°C (34.7°F) in May to an average high of 19.9°C (67.8°F) in
July. Humidity during this range is rather low, fluctuating from 41% to 46%. Sunshine hours peak at 13.3 hours in
June with extended daylight periods surpassing 15 hours throughout these months. These conditions make this period an opportune time for outdoor activities and exploration without the inconveniences of high humidity or extreme cold.
The worst time to visit Nogoonnuur
Traveling to
Nogoonnuur during the winter months of
December to
February might prove to be quite challenging due to harsh weather conditions. Average high temperatures plummet to as low as -14°C (6.8°F) in
January, with the average low reaching a chilling -24.3°C (-11.7°F). Despite the relative increase in humidity up to 75% in January, there's little rainfall amounting to 0mm (0") to 1mm (0.04") in these months. Snowfall incidence is considerable in these winter months with 12mm (0.47") in December and 3mm (0.12") in February.
Spring weather in Nogoonnuur
Springtime in
Nogoonnuur starts from
March until
May, ushering in a mix of colder and gradually warming temperatures. Average high temperatures commence at a chilly -1.1°C (30°F) in March, reaching 11.3°C (52.3°F) in May. Average lows start at -13.1°C (8.4°F) in March and rise to 1.5°C (34.7°F) in May. During this period, both rainfall and snowfall events occur, with rainfall registering at 2mm (0.08") in March and peaking at 15mm (0.59") in May. Snowfall in the same period sees a gradual decline from 12mm (0.47") in March to zero in May.
Summer weather in Nogoonnuur
Summertime spans from
June to
August in
Nogoonnuur. This season is characterized by milder temperatures, with average highs hovering from 18.2°C (64.8°F) to 19.9°C (67.8°F) and average lows from 8.5°C (47.3°F) to 9.6°C (49.3°F). Rainfall significantly increases to maximum annual levels during June and
July with 27mm (1.06") and 36mm (1.42") respectively. Despite the rise in rainfall, snowfall occurrence comes to a halt, marking the warmth of the summer months.
Autumn weather in Nogoonnuur
Nogoonnuur embraces autumn from
September to
November. During autumn, average high temperatures decrease from 11.7°C (53.1°F) in September to -6.6°C (20.1°F) in November. Simultaneously, average low temperatures drop from 1°C (33.8°F) in September to -15.5°C (4.1°F) in November. Rainfall reductions are significant from an ample 6mm (0.24") in September down to 2mm (0.08") in November. Snowfall, however, shows a resurgence, commencing at 4mm (0.16") in September and rising to 12mm (0.47") in November.
Winter weather in Nogoonnuur
The winter months of
December to
February in
Nogoonnuur are characterized by exceptionally cold conditions. Extremely harsh low temperatures average from -21.5°C (-6.7°F) in December to -24.3°C (-11.7°F) in
January. High temperatures also remain well below freezing at a range from -12.7°C (9.1°F) to -14°C (6.8°F). Interestingly, rainfall is virtually non-existent throughout these months, whilst snowfall takes center stage with 12mm (0.47") in December and a diminished 2mm (0.08") in February.
Weather in January
In
Nogoonnuur,
Mongolia,
January ushers in the new year with a deep freeze. The chill in the air is tangible, the coldest across the year, with temperatures plunging as low as -24.3°C (-11.7°F) on average. Comparatively,
February is slightly warmer, a trend that continues on throughout the remaining months of the year.
Weather in January »Weather in February
February in
Nogoonnuur, bears a striking resemblance to the preceding month of
January in its wintry disposition but with slightly milder temperatures. The month marks a gradual upward trend in temperature, a precursor of the imminent arrival of spring.
Weather in February » Weather in March
March, in
Nogoonnuur, is characterized by progressively warmer temperatures, signifying the slow transition from winter to spring. Despite the arrival of more pleasant weather, the city experiences the heaviest snowfall of the year with 12mm (0.47") blanketing the ground.
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Weather in April
The weather in
April is largely conspicuous by a notable leap in temperatures from
March, marking
Nogoonnuur's complete transition into spring. The snowfall abates considerably, replaced by an increased rainfall of 6mm (0.24"). The city basks in significantly more sunlight, paving the way for longer, sunnier days.
Weather in April »Weather in May
Nogoonnuur in
May is a picture of seasonal transformation, lush with the vibrancy of spring and echoing the call of summer in the offing. Rainfall increases to 15mm (0.59"), making it the wettest month until this point in the year.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June marks the onset of summer in
Nogoonnuur, offering welcome respite from the long cold winter. There's a definitive absence of snowfall, replaced instead by the highest amount of rainfall - a substantial 27mm (1.06"). Despite the increase in rainfall, it's still the sunniest period, boasting 13.3 hours of sunshine on average.
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Weather in July
As
Nogoonnuur embraces its peak summer in
July, the weather stabilizes, offering consistency in its warm, sunny demeanor. July boasts the highest average temperature of 19.9°C (67.8°F), an undeniable contrast to the frigid winter months.
Weather in July »Weather in August
Nogoonnuur’s weather in
August exhibits a delicate balance, straddling the border between the remnants of summer and the imminent arrival of autumn. Cooler air starts to roll in, but the fall in temperature is nigh unnoticeable when compared to
July highs.
Weather in August » Weather in September
September in
Nogoonnuur marks the full arrival of autumn and with it, a marked drop in temperature. A stark difference to
August, this month witnesses the temperature tumbling down to 11.7°C (53.1°F) as compared to prior 18.2°C (64.8°F).
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Weather in October
October, in
Nogoonnuur, is a time of change as it transitions from the crispness of autumn to the frost of winter. A noticeable chill starts to set in, evidenced by the average temperature falling to just 3.1°C (37.6°F). Rare though it may be, snow begins to make an appearance, dusting the landscape with a light blanket.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November showcases winter in full swing in
Nogoonnuur, with the mercury plunging to record lows of -6.6°C (20.1°F) on average. This month witnesses a significant upsurge in snowfall at 12mm (0.47") when compared to
October's modest shower.
Weather in November » Weather in December
December, the final chapter of the year in
Nogoonnuur, greets its inhabitants with the coldest weather yet. The freezing conditions are embodied by a substantial drop in temperature to a chilling -12.7°C (9.1°F) dipping almost six degrees from
November’s lows.
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