Mongolia

Current Weather in Choibalsan

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14.4°C57.8°F
  • Current Temperature: 14.4°C57.8°F
  • Current Feels‑Like Temperature: 13.5°C56.3°F
  • Current Humidity: 61%
  • Minimum Temperature/Maximum Temperature: 13.4°C56°F / 24.6°C76.2°F
  • Wind Speed: 13km/h
  • Wind Direction: From the Northwest
(Data Time 06:00 / Data Retrieved 2025-09-01 04:30)

Seasonal Events & Climate in Choibalsan

Seasonal events in Mongolia are closely intertwined with nomadic culture and the harsh climate environment, leading to the development of traditional festivities and rituals in various regions. Below, the main seasonal events and climatic characteristics for each season are explained.

Spring (March to May)

Climatic Characteristics

  • Temperature: Around -5°C in March, rising to 10-15°C by May
  • Precipitation: After the snow melts, rainfall slightly increases from April to May
  • Features: Strong winds from melting snow (spring dust storms), sprouting grass

Major Events and Culture

Month Event Connection with Content and Climate
March Start of Spring Migration Nomads move to summer pastures waiting for the snow to melt. Aligns with the revival of grasslands and stronger winds.
April Regional Rituals (Spring Prayer) Prayers for the safety and abundance of livestock, performed even on still cold days.
May Sheep Shearing Utilizing the fresh greenery and stable climate to perform sheep shearing, suitable temperatures for the task.

Summer (June to August)

Climatic Characteristics

  • Temperature: Rises to 20-30°C during the day, around 10°C at night
  • Precipitation: Concentrated heavy rainfall and thunderstorms from late June to July
  • Features: Dryness and temperature fluctuations, short summer

Major Events and Culture

Month Event Connection with Content and Climate
June Summer Solstice Festival (Urdag) Solar worship rituals held during the time of the longest daylight.
July Naadam Festival Competitions in wrestling, horse riding, and archery. Often good weather makes it suitable for outdoor events.
August Harvest Thanksgiving Celebrates the preparation for the harvest of dairy products (airag) and grains, conducted at the end of summer.

Autumn (September to November)

Climatic Characteristics

  • Temperature: 10-20°C in September, dropping to around 0°C in November
  • Precipitation: Dry conditions, prone to strong winds
  • Features: Increased temperature variation, autumn foliage (birches)

Major Events and Culture

Month Event Connection with Content and Climate
September Golden Eagle Festival Display of eagle hunting techniques. In cooler and dry weather, clear skies make it ideal for eagle hunting.
October Hunting Thanksgiving Beginning of the autumn hunting season. A ceremony to express gratitude for animal lives and prepare for the harsh winter.
November Winter Preparation Festival Moving livestock to enclosures in preparation for the severe winter, conducted before the drop in temperature and increase in wind.

Winter (December to February)

Climatic Characteristics

  • Temperature: Severe cold ranging from -30 to -5°C, can drop below -40°C in inland areas
  • Precipitation: Limited snowfall. Many days of clear skies due to radiative cooling
  • Features: Freezing, high dryness

Major Events and Culture

Month Event Connection with Content and Climate
December Winter Solstice Festival Rituals praying for the resurrection of the sun conducted on the day with the shortest daylight.
January Tsagaan Sar (Lunar New Year) Gathering with family to welcome the year deity. Warm celebrations and rituals are emphasized in the severe cold.
February Hovsgol Lake Ice Festival Competitions on ice and ice sculpture displays held when the lake is frozen and the ice is stable.

Summary of Seasonal Events and Climate Relationship

Season Climatic Characteristics Example Major Events
Spring Snowmelt, sandstorms, grassland revival Start of Spring Migration, Sheep Shearing, Spring Prayer
Summer High temperatures, short rainy season, thunderstorms Naadam Festival, Summer Solstice Festival, Harvest Thanksgiving
Autumn Dryness, temperature decrease, stronger winds Golden Eagle Festival, Hunting Thanksgiving, Winter Preparation Festival
Winter Extreme cold, clear skies, freezing Tsagaan Sar, Ice Festival

Supplement

  • As nomadic culture is central, climate change directly influences daily rhythms and events.
  • Rituals and festivals are deeply connected with the health and abundance of livestock.
  • As wisdom for environmental adaptation, seasonal movements, harvesting, and preparation events have developed throughout the seasons.

Mongolia's annual events reflect the wisdom and gratitude to protect life and livelihood amid a harsh natural environment.

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