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Khe Sanh, Vietnam

Quang Tri · Vietnam

Khe Sanh is a small city in Quang Tri, Vietnam with a population of 13,927. Elevation: 1,345 ft (410 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

13,927 Population 164/sq mi density
1,345 ft Elevation 410 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
83.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone

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About Khe Sanh

Khe Sanh

Khe Sanh is the commune of Quảng Trị Province, Vietnam, located 63 km west of Đông Hà.

People

Population13,927
Density164/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain83.4 in/yr
Sunny Days192/yr
Elevation1,345 ft (410 m)
Population13,927
Population Density164 / sq mi
Elevation1,345 ft (410 m)
Coordinates16.6283°, 106.7388°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇻🇳 Vietnam
State / ProvinceQuang Tri
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation83.4 inches (2,117 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Khe Sanh

Khe Sanh is a small city in Vietnam (Quang Tri) with a population of 13,927. The city sits at an elevation of 1,345 feet (410 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.

Climate in Khe Sanh

Khe Sanh has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (26°C), the coldest is Jan (18.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2921 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.3°C / 65°F 11.5° / 27° 89.1
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 12.8° / 31° 40.1
Mar 23°C / 73°F 15.1° / 32.9° 49.2
Apr 25.2°C / 77°F 18.1° / 34.1° 105.8
May 26°C / 79°F 19.6° / 33.8° 118.0
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 21.8° / 32° 69.0
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 21.6° / 32.5° 112.3
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 21.2° / 31.6° 158.8
Sep 24.8°C / 77°F 20.8° / 31.4° 497.4
Oct 23°C / 73°F 17.8° / 30° 985.7
Nov 21.4°C / 71°F 15.6° / 28.8° 406.6
Dec 18.3°C / 65°F 12° / 26.4° 288.7
Khe Sanh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,345 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above Vietnam avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days192 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,345 ft (410 m)
Area85.2 sq mi (220.6 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates16.6283°N, 106.7388°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.4"
119% above Vietnam avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 27, 2017.

May 15, 2014 32 km WSW of Hu?, Vietnam M4.6 65 km
Jan 27, 2017 55 km SSW of Hu?, Vietnam M4.4 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

35 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kajiki Category 2 182 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 125 km
2022 Noru Category 2 139 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 94 km
2020 Molave Category 1 255 km
2017 Doksuri Category 2 130 km
2013 Wutip Category 2 119 km
2013 Haiyan Category 1 288 km
2013 Nari Category 1 181 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 3 197 km
2010 Mindulle Category 1 174 km
2009 Ketsana Category 2 239 km
2007 Lekima Category 1 133 km
2006 Xangsane Category 2 116 km
2003 Nepartak Category 1 264 km
2000 Wukong Category 1 253 km
1997 Fritz Category 1 187 km
1996 Niki Category 2 297 km
1995 Zack Category 2 286 km
1995 Ted Category 1 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
April 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 16.3 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 11.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in

Khe Sanh has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 83.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.3") and February the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Khe Sanh

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Khe Sanh no 2 Primary School
Trường PTDTNT Hướng Hóa
Trường Trung học phổ thông Hướng Hóa
Khe Sanh Secondary School
Trung tâm Bồi dưỡng chính trị huyện Hướng Hóa
Trường Mầm non Bình Minh
Khe Sanh no 1 Primary School
Tan Lien Primary School
Tân Liên Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Khe Sanh

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Khe Sanh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Khe Sanh Battlefield Victory Museum

Libraries in Khe Sanh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Thư viện huyện Hướng Hóa0.0

Farmers Markets in Khe Sanh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Khe Sanh Market
Lao Bao central food and goods market

Hotels in Khe Sanh

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Green Hotel
Hai Dang Hotel
Hai Dung Hotel
Hills Hotel
Khanh Phuong Hotel
Thái Ninh
thai ninh hotel
Thanh Binh Hotel

Restaurants in Khe Sanh

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bảo Cường 2
Cheese Pizza
Cơm Sườn nướng (Buffet restaurant with vegetarian options)
King Snack & Drink
La Cà Quán
Local food. Only chicken soup
Quan An
Quan Vinh Hoa
Tường Vĩ Restaurant

Cafes in Khe Sanh

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HOMI Coffee
retro cafe
Thao Nguyen

Monuments in Khe Sanh

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Memorial Hall of National heroes
Monument

Gas Stations in Khe Sanh

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ngo Dong Station
PETROLIMEX
Petrolimex Station
Petrolimex Tân Liên
VN #13103950110
VN #13103958930
VN #4550102582
VN #7125331285

Banks in Khe Sanh

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agribank
Agribank

Stadiums & Teams in Khe Sanh

TeamLeagueDivision

Post Offices in Khe Sanh

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Huong Hoa District Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Khe Sanh

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Khe Sanh Catholic Church
Khe Sanh Pagoda

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Elevation
399 m (1,309 ft)

🇻🇳 About Vietnam

Capital Hanoi
Population 95,540,395
Area 329,560 km²
GDP (USD) $433,857,681,378
GDP per capita $4,323
HDI 0.726
Life expectancy 74.6 years
Internet users 78.1%
Urban population 38.1%
Currency VND (Dong)
Languages Vietnamese
Calling code +84
TLD .vn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Vietnam

4 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Tết dương lịch
Apr 30 Reunification Day Ngày Giải phóng miền Nam, thống nhất đất nước
May 1 Labour Day Ngày Quốc tế lao động
Sep 2 National Day Quốc khánh

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Frequently Asked Questions About Khe Sanh

What is the population of Khe Sanh?

Khe Sanh has a population of 13,927 residents and is located in Vietnam. The population density is 164 people per square mile, spread across 85.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Khe Sanh?

Khe Sanh has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 192 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.4 inches.

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