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Mongolia Enters 2026 With Presidential Message as Forecasters Flag Deep Overnight Cold

The president cited 6% growth, GDP per capita above $7,000, foreign reserves of $6 billion, and a sovereign rating at a reported record high.

Overview

  • The New Year address from President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh thanked service members and public workers and called for unity going into 2026.
  • He said the Food Revolution program brought 53 new food factories online and more than 1,000 additional product varieties to market.
  • The president also pointed to progress under the Tsagaan Alt initiative, describing early results in processing livestock raw materials for added value.
  • MNB forecasts clear conditions but very cold nights, with Ulaanbaatar around −22 to −24°C overnight on January 2 (−30 to −32°C in Yarmag–Songino) and extreme lows of −35 to −40°C in some depressions.
  • The outlook shows mostly dry weather with brief snow in parts of the country on January 3–4 and continued severe nighttime cold, with stronger winds possible in the east.