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Attapeu, Laos

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4,297 Population 14/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Attapeu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 100.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area307.9 sq mi (797.4 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates14.8107°N, 106.8318°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.3"
164% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 22.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 1, 2025.

Apr 18, 2022 46 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.8 140 km
Aug 23, 2022 43 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.8 140 km
Sep 22, 2023 48 km S of Trà My, Vietnam M4.6 148 km
Jan 27, 2017 55 km SSW of Hu?, Vietnam M4.4 146 km
Apr 15, 2022 67 km SSW of Tam K?, Vietnam M4.4 145 km
Apr 18, 2022 68 km N of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.3 131 km
Jul 7, 2023 54 km S of Trà My, Vietnam M4.3 142 km
Apr 14, 2022 65 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam M4.2 149 km
Oct 22, 2012 56 km WSW of Tam K?, Vietnam M4.1 139 km
Apr 15, 2024 43 km S of Trà My, Vietnam M4.1 149 km
Apr 27, 2024 45 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.0 139 km
Mar 1, 2025 35 km S of Trà My, Vietnam M3.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 3 279 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 279 km
2022 Noru Category 2 160 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 269 km
2020 Molave Category 1 195 km
2013 Nari Category 1 183 km
2009 Ketsana Category 2 187 km
2006 Xangsane Category 2 88 km
2004 Chanthu Category 1 225 km
2001 Lingling Category 2 251 km
1997 Fritz Category 1 177 km
1995 Zack Category 3 180 km
1993 Kyle Category 2 213 km
1990 Ed Category 1 249 km
1989 Angela Category 2 288 km
1989 Cecil Category 1 216 km
1985 Cecil Category 3 251 km
1984 Agnes Category 2 178 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
April 83°F (29°C) 3.0 in
May 84°F (29°C) 10.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 14.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 22.6 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 22.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 18.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
November 78°F (26°C) 1.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Attapeu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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