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Mongolia Hits -51.1°C, 80% Snow Cover Amidst Extreme Winter

Mongolia Hits -51.1°C, 80% Snow Cover Amidst Extreme Winter

Khaosod•International•3h ago

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Mongolia experienced its coldest winter day reaching -51.1°C, with 80% of its territory blanketed in snow, leading to concerns about livestock and extreme weather events.

  • •Mongolia recorded a frigid -51.1 degrees Celsius in January 2026.
  • •80% of Mongolia's territory is covered by up to 40 cm of snow.
  • •The country is facing an increased risk of the extreme winter weather event known as 'dzud'.
  • •Over 26,300 livestock have died due to the harsh cold in at least 11 provinces.

Overview

  • •In January 2026, the Bayantes soum in Zavkhan province, Mongolia, recorded a temperature of -51.1 degrees Celsius, which was the lowest temperature of the winter.
  • •The National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring stated on Sunday that this figure marked the coldest temperature in Mongolia this winter.
  • •As of February 15, 2026, at least 80 percent of Mongolia's total territory has been covered with snow up to 40 cm thick.
  • •The extreme continental climate of Mongolia, characterized by long, cold winters, contributes to these severe weather conditions.
  • •The thick snow cover has increased the risk of experiencing the extreme wintry weather known as 'dzud'.
  • •Prior to this report, the Mongolian Statistics Office indicated that over 26,300 livestock had died from extreme cold in at least 11 of the 21 provinces.
  • •This extreme weather phenomenon, known as 'dzud,' poses a significant threat to livestock and livelihoods in Mongolia.
  • •A photo taken on January 14, 2026, shows horses standing on snow-covered land in Cergeleng county, Tuv province, Mongolia, highlighting the widespread snow coverage.

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Key Quotes

National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring, Mongolia
"The figure marked the coldest temperature in Mongolia this winter, the National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring said in a statement on Sunday."
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mongolia
"As of Feb. 15, at least 80 percent of the country’s total territory has been covered with snow of up to 40 cm thick, increasing the risk of experiencing the extreme wintry weather ‘dzud’ this winter."

Key Entities

Place

Mongolia(มองโกเลีย)ℹ️
A landlocked country in East Asia experiencing extreme winter conditions.
Bayantes soum, Zavkhan province(เขตบายันเตส จังหวัดซัฟคาน)
A specific administrative region in western Mongolia where the lowest temperature was recorded.
Cergeleng county, Tuv province
A location in Mongolia mentioned in conjunction with photos of snow-covered land.

Organization

National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring, Mongolia(สำนักงานอุตุนิยมวิทยาและการเฝ้าติดตามสิ่งแวดล้อมแห่งชาติมองโกเลีย)
Mongolia's official weather monitoring agency that released data on extreme temperatures.
Mongolian Statistics Office(สำนักงานสถิติมองโกเลีย)
An official body in Mongolia that previously reported on livestock deaths due to extreme weather.
National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mongolia(สำนักงานการจัดการเหตุฉุกเฉินแห่งชาติ (NEMA))
Mongolia's national agency responsible for emergency management, which provided details on snow coverage and dzud risk.