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Chom Thong, Thailand

Chiang Mai · Thailand

Chom Thong is a small city in Chiang Mai, Thailand with a population of 12,488. Elevation: 942 ft (287 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

12,488 Population 41/sq mi density
942 ft Elevation 287 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
36.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone

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About Chom Thong

Chom Thong

Volledige naam: Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong Warawihan is een boeddhistische tempel (wat) in de stad Chom Thong, provincie Chiang Mai, circa 60 km zuidwestelijk van de stad Chiang Mai. Het is een koninklijke tempel van de derde klasse.

People

Population12,488
Density41/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain36.1 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Population12,488
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Coordinates18.4174°, 98.6743°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇹🇭 Thailand
State / ProvinceChiang Mai
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation36.1 inches (917 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chom Thong

Chom Thong is a small city in Thailand (Chiang Mai) with a population of 12,488. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet (287 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.

Climate in Chom Thong

Chom Thong has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.7°C), the coldest is Dec (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 1303 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 10.9° / 29.5° 13.4
Feb 22.6°C / 73°F 12.6° / 33.2° 14.6
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 16.3° / 37.5° 15.0
Apr 28.7°C / 84°F 18.5° / 39.3° 72.5
May 27.6°C / 82°F 20.7° / 38.5° 164.4
Jun 26.2°C / 79°F 20.9° / 34.6° 113.4
Jul 25.7°C / 78°F 20.6° / 33.4° 156.2
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 20.2° / 31.7° 260.4
Sep 24.6°C / 76°F 20.4° / 31° 302.6
Oct 23.7°C / 75°F 17.9° / 29.5° 156.9
Nov 22.2°C / 72°F 15.2° / 28.6° 24.3
Dec 20°C / 68°F 10.7° / 28.1° 9.8
Chom Thong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Thailand avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Area302.2 sq mi (782.6 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates18.4174°N, 98.6743°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below Thailand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 2, 2025.

Apr 10, 2013 Myanmar-Thailand border region M4.6 133 km
Feb 20, 2019 26 km SW of Mae Chai, Thailand M4.6 131 km
Dec 21, 1995 52 km SSW of Fang, Thailand M4.5 123 km
Aug 18, 2002 68 km ENE of Kyaikto, Myanmar M4.4 147 km
Oct 10, 2013 30 km N of Chiang Mai, Thailand M4.2 80 km
Jun 2, 2025 43 km NNE of Chiang Mai, Thailand M4.2 96 km
May 29, 1995 47 km SSW of Mae Hong Son, Thailand M4.0 106 km
May 23, 1998 34 km E of Pai, Thailand M4.0 107 km
Nov 5, 1991 29 km S of Mae Hong Son, Thailand M3.9 103 km
Sep 1, 1990 58 km W of Mae Chai, Thailand M3.7 115 km
Jul 1, 2008 48 km W of Mae Chai, Thailand M3.7 120 km
May 7, 1994 13 km SSE of Mae Tha, Thailand M3.6 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
April 86°F (30°C) 2.2 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in
December 71°F (21°C) 0.4 in

Chom Thong has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 71°F in January to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Chom Thong

Institution Type Founded Website
Thai National Observatory University

Schools in Chom Thong

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ban Namtok Mae Klang School
Maepon Center
Chomthong Municipality School
Ban Mueang Klang School
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Radio Stations near Chom Thong

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Chili Radio Thailand 1980s, 2000s MP3 256 kbps
MCOT Radio Chiangmai FM100.75 mcot, music AAC 320 kbps

Museums in Chom Thong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ban Roi An Phan Yang
The Land Foundation
Wiang Ko Klang Local Museum

Libraries in Chom Thong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Vipassana international meditation centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Chom Thong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ban Kat Freshmarket
San Pa Tong Buffalo Market

Hotels in Chom Thong

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doi Inthanon Riverside Resort
Doi Inthanon View Resort
Little Home Inthanon Resort
Parinda Garden Resort & Spa
PunYin Hometel
Ratchapruek Hotel
Wildbeat Chiang Mai
สายลม รีสอร์ท

Restaurants in Chom Thong

14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bamboo terraces along river
Banjaidee
DREAM Café
everything made of coconut
Khrua Fueangfa
Pho Farm Hug
Pizza Ton Mai
Ruean Phet
Small Farm
Tonmai Pizza
ตลาดตอนเย็น
ร้านขนมจีนตีนไก่แม่ปาล์ม
ร้านขายอาหาร
โคบาลฮัท

Cafes in Chom Thong

14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Amazon
Cafe Inthanon
Coffe Ngegge
Coffee Zone
Good Life Coffee
Inthanin Coffee
Kaomakham Coffee
Martini
Nice Coffee
Pearly Tea
Station Coffee
The Mellow
Youngfolk
กาแฟดอยขุนแตะ

Clinics in Chom Thong

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital

Bus Stations in Chom Thong

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TH #1445544589

Gas Stations in Chom Thong

14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangchak
Cosmo
DK
Fuel Station
PT
PT
PT
PTT
PTT
TH #11818221362
TH #2685053675
TH #3336174838
TH #3894896303
TH #4687832810

Banks in Chom Thong

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangkok Bank
Kasikorn Bank
Siam Commercial Bank

Airports Near Chom Thong

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chiang Mai International AirportCNXLarge Airport
Ban Thi AirportSmall Airport
Chiang Mai AirsportsSmall Airport
Lamphun AirportSmall Airport
Mae Sariang AirportSmall Airport
Nok AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chom Thong

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chomthong Shrine
Mueang Klang Temple
Thep Chetiyachan Temple
Wat Khaung Pao
Wat Mokkhanlan
Wat Namtok Mae Klang
Wat Nong Ap Chang
Wat Phra That Si Chom Thong
Wat Phut Nikhom
Wat Sop Tia
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Waterfalls
6
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bangkok

🇹🇭 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 Chom Thong

What is the population of Chom Thong?

Chom Thong has a population of 12,488 residents and is located in Thailand. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 302.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chom Thong?

Chom Thong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.1 inches.

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