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Cha-am, Thailand

Phetchaburi · Thailand

Cha-am is a mid-size city in Phetchaburi, Thailand with a population of 49,375. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

49,375 Population 194/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
33.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone

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About Cha-am

Cha-am

Cha-am is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Phetchaburi province, western Thailand.

People

Population49,375
Density194/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain33.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population49,375
Population Density194 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates12.8000°, 99.9667°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇹🇭 Thailand
State / ProvincePhetchaburi
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation33.6 inches (853 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cha-am

Cha-am is a mid-size city in Thailand (Phetchaburi) with a population of 49,375. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.

Climate in Cha-am

Cha-am has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 943 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 11.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 14.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 35.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 37.5
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 103.4
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 83.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 114.2
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 73.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 119.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 221.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 117.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 10.5
Cha-am has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Thailand avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area255.1 sq mi (660.7 km²)
Population Density194/sq mi
Coordinates12.8000°N, 99.9667°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.6"
12% below Thailand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.11"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Linda (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Linda Category 1 230 km
1989 Gay Category 3 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 83°F (29°C) 1.4 in
April 85°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.3 in
June 83°F (28°C) 2.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Cha-am has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in December to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Cha-am

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Thetsaban 1 Ban Cha-am School (Cha-am Witthayakhan) - - - -
Nikhomsangtoneng Khueanphet School - - - -
Thetsaban 6 Ban Huai Sai Nuea School - - - -
Thetsaban 4 Ban Borkhaem School - - - -
Thetsaban 8 Suan Son Cha-am School - - - -
Thetsaban 2 Wat Sai Yoi (Yan Tham Samrit) School - - - -
Cha-am Khunying Nueang Buri School - - - -
Thetsaban 7 Ban Nong Ta Phot School - - - -
Anuban Wutthi San Sueksa School - - - -
Thetsaban 3 Wat Neranchara School - - - -
Ban Don School - - - -
Ban Bang Ket School - - - -
Ban Hup Kaphong School - - - -
Ban Ang Hin School - - - -
Princess Chulabhorn Science High School Phetchaburi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cha-am

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Cha-am

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cha-am Local Cultural Center

Libraries in Cha-am

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Rat Mang Khla Phi Sek Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cha-am

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bon Kai Market
Cha-am Fresh Market
Cha-am Night Market
Chatchai Market
Chatsila Market
Fresh Market Na Yang
Hua Hin Night Market
Me Sook Fresh Market
New Dinosaur Market
Old Dinosaur Market
Open Air Market
Phae Mai Market
Pu Chak Seafood Market

Hotels in Cha-am

61 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asia Cha Am Hotel
Baan Fern talay
Baan Lom Talay
Baan Phu Mai Hom
Baan Rom Mai Rim Haad
Baba Beach Club Hotel & Residence
Banlansuan Resort
Bann Pantai Resort
Bay Window At Sea Cha-am
Beach Garden Hotel Cha-am
Cera Resort
Cha Am My House Resort
Cha-am Eco Camp Resort
Cha-am Garden Hotel
Cha-am Green Resort
Chaamaran
Crystal Resort
Dang Ky Resort
Eco Cozy Beachfront Resort
Giant Hill Resort
Golden Beach Hotel
Grand Pacific Sovereign Hotel
I Calm Resort
I Love Phants Lodge
Irin Beach Cha-am
Leelawadee Resort
Long Beach Cha-am Hotel
Lullaby Hotel
Mawadee Island
Mayor Home
P'Private Resort Cha-Am
Pasabai
Paso Resort
Phattrasom Villa
Phet Cha-am
Phu Prachan Hotel
Pineapple Garden Resort
Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin
Raya Resort
Regent Chalet
resort
Rungaran de Challet
Sam Resort
Sandara
Sea Sand Sun Hua Hin Resort
Sea Sun Resort
SO Sofitel Hua Hin
SP Park Resort
Springfield Village Golf & Spa
Springfield@Sea Resort & Spa
Srisawat Resort
Talay Hotel & Villa
Tara Mantra Cha-am Hotel
The Cha-am Methavalai Hotel
THE IMPERIAL LAKE VIEW HOTEL & GOLF CLUB
The Regent Cha Am Beach Resort
Triple Tree Beach Resort
Vann Resort
Veranda Resort and Spa
Wang Thong Kham Hotel
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Restaurants in Cha-am

35 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aroy Restaurant
Aunt Tom's Made-to-Order Restaurant
Baan Mr.Pok
Bangmana
C A Pizza Pub
C' Breeze
Charoen Guest and Steakhouse
Dee Lek Restaurant
Dee-Lek
Jitpochana
Khrua Pa Yuen
Krua Medsai Seafood
Lucky Seafood Restaurant
Mamas
Medi Restaurant
melovecafe ชะอำ Cafe'Steak and Pasta
Ozone Pub And Restaurant
Paradise Restaurant
Pizza Lula
Plaatoo
Ploy Chaam
Poom Seafood
Porn Talay
Restaurant Yin Dee
Sawatdikan Restaurant
Shylae Seafood
Steakhouse
The Beach Cha-am Cafe & Restaurant
The Garden
Zabb Northeastern Restaurant
ก๋วยเตี๋ยวหมูต้มยำตำลึงนายเอก
ครัวเคียงคลื่น
นาตาติ๋ว
วิวทะเลซีฟู้ด
แซ่บอีหลี

Cafes in Cha-am

11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Canyon
Cafe Amazon
Café Amazon
Café Amazon
Café Amazon
Café Amazon
Pine Heart Cafe
Rai Sri Prae Wittaya Coffee Shop
Soulful Coffee Roasters
Thai-Denmark Milk Land
The Baguette

Castles in Cha-am

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mrigadayavan Palace

Zoos in Cha-am

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Thailand Tiger Rescue Center

Train Stations in Cha-am

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cha-am
Huai Sai Nuea

Gas Stations in Cha-am

15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bangchak
Bangchak
Bangchak
Independent Fuel Station
PT
PT
PT
PT
PTT
PTT
PTT
PTT
Shell
Shell
TH #1215081275

Banks in Cha-am

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bangkok Bank
Kasikorn Bank
Krungsri
Krungthai Bank
Siam Commercial Bank

Shopping Malls in Cha-am

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Premium Outlet Cha-am

Gyms in Cha-am

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chokdee Gym

Golf Courses in Cha-am

7 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lakeview Golfcourse
Lakeview Golfcourse
Springfield Royal Country Club
Springfield Royal Country Club B course
Springfield Royal Country Club C course
Springfield Royal Countryclub A Course
THE IMPERIAL LAKE VIEW HOTEL & GOLF CLUB

Stadiums & Teams in Cha-am

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Airports Near Cha-am

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hua Hin AirportHHQMedium Airport
Best Ocean Airpark-Small Airport
Kaeng Krachan Airfield-Small Airport
Prachuap Khiri Khan Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Cha-am

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cha-am Beach
Cha-am Post Office
Kerry Express Chaam

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cha-am

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Boat temple
Naga statue Pho Pu Phaya Si Phetkhiri Mahamuni Ninpan Sisuttho Nakkharat
Wat Cha-am Khiri
Wat Na Yang
Wat Neranchararam
Wat Nikhom Wachiraram
Wat Nong Chaeng
Wat Nong Ta Phot
Wat Rat Charoen Tham (Bo Khaem)
Wat Sai Yoi
Wat Tham Chaeng
Wat Thep Prasit

Explore Near Cha-am

Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Area
660.7 km² (255.0 mi²)
Website
cha-amcity.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 Cha-am

What is the population of Cha-am?

Cha-am has a population of 49,375 residents and is located in Thailand. The population density is 194 people per square mile, spread across 255.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cha-am?

Cha-am has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.6 inches.

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