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Bắc Kạn, Vietnam

Full City Profile

45,036 Population 851/sq mi density
492 ft Elevation 150 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Bắc Kạn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area52.9 sq mi (137.0 km²)
Population Density851/sq mi
Coordinates22.1470°N, 105.8348°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.2"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 13.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Oct 3, 2017.

Aug 15, 2017 60 km N of Cao B?ng, Vietnam M4.5 125 km
Jul 25, 1995 72 km NW of Cao B?ng, Vietnam M4.2 117 km
Oct 3, 2017 48 km N of Cao B?ng, Vietnam M4.2 115 km
Oct 23, 1993 20 km SSW of Yên Bái, Vietnam M4.1 120 km
Oct 11, 1991 11 km N of Tuyên Quang, Vietnam M4.1 69 km
Apr 22, 1997 33 km NNE of Hà Giang, Vietnam M3.6 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Matmo Category 1 276 km
2024 Yagi Category 3 128 km
2016 Mirinae Category 1 220 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 107 km
2014 Kalmaegi Category 1 85 km
2013 Haiyan Category 1 198 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 2 162 km
2008 Hagupit Category 1 297 km
2003 Krovanh Category 2 131 km
1997 Zita Category 1 109 km
1996 Frankie Category 2 206 km
1996 Sally Category 2 174 km
1996 Niki Category 1 240 km
1980 Ruth Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 1.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
April 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.5 in
June 80°F (26°C) 11.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 13.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in

Bắc Kạn has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 56°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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