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Bueng Kan, Thailand

Bueng Kan · Thailand

Bueng Kan is a small city in Bueng Kan, Thailand with a population of 9,712. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

9,712 Population 16/sq mi density
525 ft Elevation 160 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
117.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone

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About Bueng Kan

Bueng Kan is a town municipality in Mueang Bueng Kan district, in Bueng Kan province, Isan. It is the district capital and is on the Mekong River, opposite the Laotian town of Pakxan of Bolikhamsai province. It lies at the junction of Highways 212 and 222, 136 kilometres (85 mi) northeast of Nong Khai and 750 kilometres (466 mi) northeast of Bangkok. The economy is based on agriculture, with para rubber as the principal crop, and tourism.

People

Population9,712
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain117.3 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Population9,712
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Coordinates18.3630°, 103.6519°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇹🇭 Thailand
State / ProvinceBueng Kan
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation117.3 inches (2,979 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bueng Kan

Bueng Kan is a small city in Thailand (Bueng Kan) with a population of 9,712. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.

Bueng Kan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 117.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Thailand avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area593.9 sq mi (1,538.3 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates18.3630°N, 103.6519°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.3"
209% above Thailand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 26.34"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

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 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Kajiki (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kajiki Category 2 218 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 270 km
2017 Doksuri Category 1 182 km
2013 Wutip Category 1 142 km
1996 Niki Category 1 274 km
1995 Lois Category 1 216 km
1991 Fred Category 1 283 km
1989 Brian Category 1 294 km
1985 Cecil Category 1 286 km
1982 Nancy Category 1 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
April 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
May 82°F (28°C) 16.4 in
June 83°F (29°C) 22.3 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 26.3 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 24.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 14.6 in
October 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in

Bueng Kan has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 117.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (26.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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Farmers Markets in Bueng Kan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market

Hotels in Bueng Kan

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Meanam hotel
The One Hotel
The Wisdom Residence

Restaurants in Bueng Kan

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vegetarian restaurant
นิวพอใจ

Cafes in Bueng Kan

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Amazon
Easter café

Bus Stations in Bueng Kan

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buengkan Bus Terminal
TH #1487699925

Gas Stations in Bueng Kan

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PTT
TH #12233106569
TH #12233176515
TH #13568679901
TH #6177976024
TH #912504882

Airports Near Bueng Kan

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Khoksa AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bueng Kan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Grandparents Shrine

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Founded
1956
Postal Code
38000
Website
buengkhanml.go.th/

🇹🇭 About Thailand

Capital Bangkok
Population 69,428,524
Area 514,000 km²
GDP (USD) $515,906,283,941
GDP per capita $7,195
HDI 0.803
Life expectancy 76.4 years
Internet users 89.5%
Urban population 60.9%
Currency THB (Baht)
Languages Thai
Calling code +66
TLD .th
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bueng Kan

What is the population of Bueng Kan?

Bueng Kan has a population of 9,712 residents and is located in Thailand. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 593.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bueng Kan?

Bueng Kan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 117.3 inches.

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