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Borikhan, Laos

Bolikhamsai · Laos

Borikhan is a small city in Bolikhamsai, Laos with a population of 18,354. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

18,354 Population 14/sq mi density
541 ft Elevation 165 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
123.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Vientiane Timezone

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About Borikhan

Borikham is a river town in Bolikhamsai Province, in western Laos. It is the capital of Borikhane District, to the north by road from Na Khaulom.

People

Population18,354
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain123.6 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Population18,354
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Coordinates18.5629°, 103.7267°
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Country🇱🇦 Laos
State / ProvinceBolikhamsai
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation123.6 inches (3,139 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Borikhan

Borikhan is a small city in Laos (Bolikhamsai) with a population of 18,354. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 123.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.

Climate in Borikhan

Borikhan has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is May (27.4°C), the coldest is Dec (17.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1750 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.4°C / 65°F 8.6° / 28.3° 13.3
Feb 21.2°C / 70°F 11.2° / 31.5° 35.2
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 14.3° / 34.9° 60.7
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 18.1° / 37.1° 87.4
May 27.4°C / 81°F 20.6° / 36.1° 197.4
Jun 26.3°C / 79°F 22.7° / 33.2° 231.7
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 22.7° / 32.3° 289.5
Aug 25.7°C / 78°F 22.1° / 31.7° 344.8
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 20.8° / 31.7° 307.4
Oct 23.5°C / 74°F 15.8° / 30.9° 141.8
Nov 21.5°C / 71°F 13.2° / 29.9° 33.8
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 8.1° / 27.7° 6.8
Borikhan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 123.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Laos avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area1,305.4 sq mi (3,381.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates18.5629°N, 103.7267°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 123.6"
225% above Laos avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 28.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on May 26, 2015.

May 26, 2015 73 km ESE of Muang Phônsavan, Laos M4.5 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kajiki Category 2 208 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 264 km
2017 Doksuri Category 1 182 km
2013 Wutip Category 1 144 km
1996 Frankie Category 1 299 km
1996 Niki Category 1 253 km
1995 Lois Category 1 200 km
1991 Fred Category 1 279 km
1989 Brian Category 1 283 km
1985 Cecil Category 1 290 km
1982 Nancy Category 1 203 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
April 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 17.8 in
June 83°F (28°C) 23.4 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 28.5 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 25.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 15.2 in
October 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
December 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in

Borikhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 123.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (28.5") and January the driest (0.1").

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Farmers Markets in Borikhan

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Gas Stations in Borikhan

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCEL
Fuel Station
L S F C Fuel Station
PetroLao
Xaysomboun Petroleum

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 Borikhan

What is the population of Borikhan?

Borikhan has a population of 18,354 residents and is located in Laos. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 1,305.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Borikhan?

Borikhan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 123.6 inches.

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