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Which part of the Gobi Desert receives the most annual precipitation?

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Physical map of the Gobi Desert region spanning southern Mongolia and northern China, showing major mountain ranges, sand areas, salt lakes, and spot elevations in meters. The map uses color shading to indicate elevation and includes a small locator map highlighting the Gobi Desert's position in Asia.
Gobi

The northeastern region of the Gobi Desert receives the most annual precipitation. While the desert is generally arid, with western areas receiving less than 2 inches (50 mm) of precipitation, the eastern regions experience monsoonlike conditions and receive more than 8 inches (200 mm) of annual rainfall.1

Specifically, the Eastern Gobi is noted for receiving up to 8 inches (200 mm) of precipitation per year. In these northern and eastern outlying areas, the increased moisture causes the desert landscape to gradually transition into a more steppelike environment.2