Location & Surroundings
Altan is a settlement in Bulgan, Mongolia, at 972 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Erdenet, 45 km to the northwest. The national capital Ulan Bator is about 205 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bulgan Airport, 66 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
48° 40' 0" N, 104° 20' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 972 m
- Timezone Asia/Ulaanbaatar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Tugrik (MNT)
- Phone Prefix +976
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:24
- Sunrise 07:50
- Sunset 17:42
- Day length 9 h 52 min
Nearby
Weather in Altan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Altan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now -1.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.7 to 5.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 141 W/m2.
Temperature
-1.7 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | -1.7 | 2.6 | 230 | 55 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | -0.7 | 2.3 | 228 | 50 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 5.7 | 3.9 | 257 | 31 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 140.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 1.9 | 3.1 | 280 | 55 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 57.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | -1.0 | 2.4 | 276 | 65 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | -6.3 | 1.4 | 94 | 94 | 1,022.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | -1.7 | 4.3 | 334 | 33 | 1,021.7 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 96 | 172.9 | n/a |
| 42h | -7.3 | 1.5 | 74 | 83 | 1,028.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 71.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | -9.2 | 0.7 | 60 | 89 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | -10.5 | 0.3 | 84 | 88 | 1,032.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | -4.1 | 0.8 | 41 | 45 | 1,029.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 197.2 | n/a |
| 66h | -9.4 | 1.7 | 62 | 79 | 1,035.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 77.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | -10.7 | 0.7 | 100 | 84 | 1,037.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Altan?
Now -1.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: -1.7 to 5.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 141 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Altan today?
Sunrise around 07:50 and sunset around 17:42 (local time). Day length about 9h 52m.
What is the local time in Altan?
Local time is 14:24. Time zone: Asia/Ulaanbaatar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Altan?
Altan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Altan?
DEM 972 m.
Where is Altan located?
It is at 48.66667, 104.33333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Altan in?
It is in Mongolia.