Erdenenmandal (Mongolian: Эрдэнэмандал, [ˌirtɪnˈmantəɮ]; "Jewel rise") is a small town located 73 miles north of the Arkhangai Aimag capital Tsetserleg, as well as a sum of the province.

Erdenemandal District
Эрдэнэмандал сум
ᠡᠷᠳᠡᠨᠢᠮᠠᠨᠳᠠᠯᠰᠤᠮᠤ
Erdenemandal District in Arkhangai Province
Erdenemandal District in Arkhangai Province
CountryMongolia
ProvinceArkhangai Province
Area
 • Total3,400 km2 (1,300 sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (UTC + 8)
Erdenemandal Restaurant

There is a small central post office (with a phone) and also a small market area. Basic supplies can be purchased at the market area. Diesel and gasoline are available but not on a regular basis. The area may go days or longer without fuel for vehicles.

During the harsh Mongolian winters nomads from many miles away may relocate to the outskirts of Erdenemandal, setting up their gers (or yurts) in a manner to protect themselves from wind and snow.

Climate

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Erdenemandal experiences a subarctic climate (Köppen Dwc) with long, dry, very cold winters and short, warm summers.

Climate data for Erdenemandal
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 3.9
(39.0)
10.0
(50.0)
17.4
(63.3)
24.8
(76.6)
30.8
(87.4)
32.4
(90.3)
32.1
(89.8)
31.7
(89.1)
28.3
(82.9)
24.2
(75.6)
13.2
(55.8)
12.5
(54.5)
32.4
(90.3)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) −10.5
(13.1)
−8.2
(17.2)
−0.3
(31.5)
8.5
(47.3)
16.4
(61.5)
20.6
(69.1)
21.1
(70.0)
19.6
(67.3)
15.2
(59.4)
7.5
(45.5)
−2.0
(28.4)
−9.6
(14.7)
6.5
(43.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) −18.5
(−1.3)
−16.5
(2.3)
−8.3
(17.1)
0.5
(32.9)
8.6
(47.5)
13.4
(56.1)
14.6
(58.3)
12.8
(55.0)
7.2
(45.0)
−0.6
(30.9)
−9.6
(14.7)
−16.5
(2.3)
−1.1
(30.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −24.9
(−12.8)
−23.5
(−10.3)
−15.5
(4.1)
−5.8
(21.6)
0.6
(33.1)
5.9
(42.6)
8.5
(47.3)
6.8
(44.2)
0.2
(32.4)
−7.0
(19.4)
−15.9
(3.4)
−22.6
(−8.7)
−7.8
(18.0)
Record low °C (°F) −44
(−47)
−41.4
(−42.5)
−31.3
(−24.3)
−24.1
(−11.4)
−14.6
(5.7)
−4.4
(24.1)
−0.5
(31.1)
−3.7
(25.3)
−12.1
(10.2)
−25.5
(−13.9)
−35
(−31)
−41.5
(−42.7)
−44
(−47)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 1.4
(0.06)
1.8
(0.07)
2.2
(0.09)
9.4
(0.37)
22.4
(0.88)
61.6
(2.43)
89.7
(3.53)
75.2
(2.96)
21.3
(0.84)
7.5
(0.30)
2.6
(0.10)
2.0
(0.08)
297.1
(11.71)
Average precipitation days 0.6 0.6 1.1 2.7 4.5 8.2 12.6 10.7 4.1 1.6 1.0 0.8 48.5
Source: NOAA (1964-1990) [1]

References

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  1. ^ "Erdenemandal Climate Normals 1964-1990". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 13, 2013.

48°31′46″N 101°22′40″E / 48.52944°N 101.37778°E / 48.52944; 101.37778