According to the Mongolian Meteorological, Hydrological and Environmental Research Institute, this winter is proving to be between 2^oC and 10^oC colder than the average; teperatures of -32^oC, have a been registered.

The coldest month of the year is always January. This year, the absolute minimum night-time temperature is expected to reach lows of between -38^oC and -52^oC.