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Ban Thakham, Laos

Savannakhet Province · Laos

Ban Thakham is a small town in Savannakhet Province, Laos with a population of 2,281. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2,281 Population 6/sq mi density
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
67.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Vientiane Timezone

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People

Population2,281
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain67.1 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Population2,281
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates16.9001°, 104.7875°
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Country🇱🇦 Laos
State / ProvinceSavannakhet Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation67.1 inches (1,704 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ban Thakham

Ban Thakham is a small town in Laos (Savannakhet Province) with a population of 2,281. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.

Climate in Ban Thakham

Ban Thakham has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.3°C), the coldest is Dec (22.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1343 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 16.2° / 28.9° 5.2
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 18.9° / 31.7° 13.4
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 22° / 33.7° 35.7
Apr 29.3°C / 85°F 24.3° / 34.3° 58.7
May 29°C / 84°F 25° / 33° 174.8
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 25° / 31.7° 182.0
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 24.5° / 30.8° 247.9
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 24.3° / 30° 318.5
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 24° / 30.5° 219.6
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 22.2° / 30.6° 77.6
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 19.9° / 29.8° 6.6
Dec 22.1°C / 72°F 16.5° / 27.7° 3.2
Ban Thakham has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above Laos avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area394.6 sq mi (1,022.1 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates16.9001°N, 104.7875°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
77% above Laos avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 16.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kajiki Category 2 212 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 208 km
2020 Vamco Category 1 252 km
2017 Doksuri Category 2 124 km
2013 Wutip Category 2 112 km
2010 Mindulle Category 1 298 km
2007 Lekima Category 1 213 km
2006 Xangsane Category 1 268 km
1995 Lois Category 1 267 km
1991 Fred Category 1 202 km
1990 Becky Category 1 208 km
1989 Angela Category 2 190 km
1989 Dan Category 1 298 km
1989 Brian Category 1 272 km
1987 Cary Category 1 270 km
1987 Betty Category 1 226 km
1985 Cecil Category 2 131 km
1985 Dot Category 1 285 km
1985 Andy Category 1 250 km
1982 Nancy Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
April 85°F (29°C) 3.2 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 8.1 in
June 83°F (28°C) 11.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 12.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 16.6 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest

Ban Thakham has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in December to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 67.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Ban Thakham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum Wat Phrathat Phanom
Nouhak Phoumsavan Museum

Farmers Markets in Ban Thakham

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Night market
Night Market
Seno Market
ตลาดสดนาถ่อน

Gas Stations in Ban Thakham

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LA #2470112165
LA #2470112166
PTT & cafe Amazon

Airports Near Ban Thakham

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakhon Phanom AirportKOPMedium Airport
Sakon Nakhon AirportSNOMedium Airport
Savannakhet AirportZVKMedium Airport
Thakhek AirportTHKSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Vientiane

🇱🇦 About Laos

Capital Vientiane
Population 7,061,507
Area 236,800 km²
GDP (USD) $15,843,155,731
GDP per capita $2,067
HDI 0.620
Life expectancy 69.0 years
Internet users 63.6%
Urban population 38.8%
Currency LAK (Kip)
Languages Lao
Calling code +856
TLD .la
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ban Thakham

What is the population of Ban Thakham?

Ban Thakham has a population of 2,281 residents and is located in Laos. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 394.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ban Thakham?

Ban Thakham has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.

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