Climate for Station: Mandalgobi, Dundgov Province, Mongolia
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Climate Analysis & Overview
Mandalgobi, nestled in the heart of Mongolia's arid steppe, is experiencing distinct climatic shifts. While all-time trends indicate a slight warming, recent data reveals a significant rise in night-time temperatures. The region's precipitation patterns have become more evenly distributed, altering its traditional weather dynamics.
Mandalgobi's Climatic Identity
Mandalgobi, positioned at 45.767°N, 106.283°E, is classified under the Köppen climate classification as a cold desert climate (BWk). This classification is characterised by low precipitation and significant temperature variations between seasons. The region's geography, dominated by expansive steppes and distant mountain ranges, influences its climate by limiting moisture influx and promoting temperature extremes. The all-time temperature trends highlight a warming of 0.26°C (0.47°F) for highs and 0.24°C (0.43°F) for lows, suggesting a gradual rise in both day and night temperatures over the decades.
Divergent Decadal Dynamics
In contrast to the all-time warming trend, the past decade has seen a cooling of daytime temperatures by 0.07°C (0.13°F). However, night-time temperatures have risen sharply by 1.68°C (3.02°F). This divergence may be attributed to regional atmospheric changes or shifts in land use, which can affect heat retention and dissipation. Such a pattern could have implications for local agriculture and energy usage, as warmer nights can affect crop growth cycles and increase cooling demands.
Precipitation Patterns: A New Equilibrium
Mandalgobi's Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) has experienced a notable shift from a baseline of 23.9 to a current value of 15.4. The PCI measures how rainfall is distributed over time, with lower values indicating more even distribution. This significant decrease suggests that precipitation events are now more evenly spread throughout the year, reducing the risk of intense, isolated downpours that can lead to flash flooding. This change could benefit local water management strategies, offering more consistent water availability for both agriculture and daily use.
Temperature Extremes: A Land of Contrasts
The extremes recorded in Mandalgobi underscore the region's climatic volatility. The highest recorded temperature is 39.5°C (103.1°F), while the lowest plummets to -38.3°C (-36.9°F). These extremes are indicative of the harsh conditions typical of a cold desert climate, where seasonal and diurnal temperature swings are pronounced. Such conditions demand resilience from both the natural environment and the local population.
Navigating Climate Goals
Mongolia has set ambitious climate goals, focusing on sustainable land management and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Understanding local climate dynamics, such as those observed in Mandalgobi, is crucial for tailoring these strategies effectively. Recent weather events, including prolonged droughts and unseasonal temperature spikes, highlight the urgency of adaptive measures to mitigate the impacts of climate variability on the region's ecosystems and communities.
Station Statistics
10-Year Trend
High: -0.07 °C/decade
Low: +1.68 °C/decade
Rain: +0.21 mm/decade
25-Year Trend
High: +0.26 °C/decade
Low: +0.51 °C/decade
Rain: +0.12 mm/decade
50-Year Trend
High: +0.28 °C/decade
Low: +0.27 °C/decade
Rain: +0.02 mm/decade
All-Time Trend
High: +0.26 °C/decade
Low: +0.24 °C/decade
Rain: +0.01 mm/decade
Percentage Above-Average Days
Last 12 Months: 53.6%
This Year: 50.0%
Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) ℹ️
Last 12 Months: 15.4
Historical Average: 23.9
Percentile Rank of Last 12 Months ℹ️
High: 67th percentile
Low: 99th percentile
Rain: 87th percentile
Change in Variance ℹ️
High: +1.3%
Low: -2.5%
Intraday: +13.6%
Data Coverage
92.7%
First Year of Data
1956
Station Location
Historical Weather Records
| Max High | Avg High | Min High | Max Avg | Avg Avg | Min Avg | Max Low | Avg Low | Min Low | Max Precipitation | Avg Precipitation | Max Snow | Avg Snow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 39.5 °C | — | -27.8 °C | 31.7 °C | — | -31.6 °C | 24.1 °C | — | -38.3 °C | 82.0 mm | — | — | — |
| January | 12.1 °C | -11.0 °C | -27.8 °C | -3.9 °C | -17.2 °C | -31.6 °C | -8.6 °C | -22.9 °C | -38.3 °C | 3.2 mm | 0.0 mm | — | — |
| February | 14.7 °C | -6.6 °C | -27.8 °C | 5.9 °C | -13.4 °C | -31.1 °C | -4.8 °C | -20.1 °C | -37.2 °C | 8.2 mm | 0.1 mm | — | — |
| March | 21.3 °C | 2.1 °C | -18.1 °C | 12.3 °C | -5.1 °C | -23.3 °C | 5.6 °C | -12.2 °C | -30.9 °C | 16.2 mm | 0.1 mm | — | — |
| April | 29.9 °C | 11.4 °C | -8.9 °C | 21.2 °C | 4.0 °C | -16.5 °C | 11.0 °C | -3.7 °C | -25.4 °C | 42.8 mm | 0.2 mm | — | — |
| May | 36.8 °C | 19.2 °C | 0.6 °C | 26.0 °C | 11.7 °C | -5.3 °C | 17.5 °C | 3.8 °C | -12.2 °C | 23.0 mm | 0.4 mm | — | — |
| June | 36.8 °C | 24.6 °C | 7.5 °C | 28.9 °C | 17.7 °C | -0.2 °C | 22.6 °C | 10.5 °C | -4.6 °C | 52.0 mm | 0.8 mm | — | — |
| July | 39.5 °C | 26.4 °C | 13.8 °C | 31.7 °C | 20.1 °C | 8.3 °C | 24.1 °C | 13.6 °C | 1.5 °C | 50.8 mm | 1.4 mm | — | — |
| August | 38.3 °C | 24.4 °C | 8.2 °C | 29.5 °C | 17.9 °C | 4.7 °C | 21.7 °C | 11.6 °C | -2.6 °C | 66.0 mm | 1.4 mm | — | — |
| September | 32.2 °C | 18.5 °C | -0.2 °C | 24.7 °C | 11.4 °C | -4.1 °C | 16.6 °C | 4.5 °C | -8.6 °C | 82.0 mm | 0.5 mm | — | — |
| October | 23.6 °C | 9.5 °C | -11.3 °C | 16.7 °C | 2.3 °C | -16.8 °C | 10.5 °C | -4.1 °C | -24.0 °C | 16.0 mm | 0.2 mm | — | — |
| November | 15.4 °C | -1.7 °C | -23.0 °C | 5.4 °C | -8.3 °C | -26.3 °C | 0.9 °C | -14.0 °C | -31.3 °C | 6.0 mm | 0.1 mm | — | — |
| December | 7.5 °C | -9.5 °C | -25.9 °C | 0.0 °C | -15.5 °C | -30.2 °C | -6.9 °C | -21.0 °C | -35.6 °C | 3.7 mm | 0.1 mm | — | — |
Data Visualisations
Remove WatermarksCurrent Year Climate Trends vs Historical
Max Temperature this Year | 1 of 6
Climate 12-Month Moving Averages
Max Temperature 12-Month MA | 1 of 6
Daily Data Points and Averages Throughout the Year
Average Max Temperature Throughout Year | 1 of 5
