diff --git a/config/discourse_defaults.conf b/config/discourse_defaults.conf
index 6a5db787407..12afa2245a6 100644
--- a/config/discourse_defaults.conf
+++ b/config/discourse_defaults.conf
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@ max_logster_logs = 1000
 
 # during precompile update maxmind database if older than N days
 # set to 0 to disable
-refresh_maxmind_db_during_precompile_days = 2
+refresh_maxmind_db_during_precompile_days = 30
 
 # backup path containing maxmind db files
 maxmind_backup_path =