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Kon Tum, Vietnam

Full City Profile

205,762 Population 1,231/sq mi density
1,781 ft Elevation 543 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Kon Tum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,781 ft (543 m)
Area167.2 sq mi (433.0 km²)
Population Density1,231/sq mi
Coordinates14.3545°N, 108.0076°W
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.9"
92% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.6 on Mar 1, 2025.

Jul 28, 2024 53 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M5.1 53 km
Apr 18, 2022 46 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.8 47 km
Aug 23, 2022 43 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.8 44 km
Feb 7, 2024 57 km S of Trà My, Vietnam M4.6 60 km
Sep 22, 2023 48 km S of Trà My, Vietnam M4.6 65 km
Sep 1, 2022 63 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam M4.5 66 km
Sep 1, 2022 Vietnam M4.5 67 km
Mar 5, 2024 48 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.5 49 km
Apr 4, 2021 38 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.4 38 km
Oct 12, 2024 55 km SSE of Trà My, Vietnam M4.4 65 km
Apr 14, 2022 63 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam M4.4 65 km
Sep 15, 2022 51 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.4 52 km
Feb 7, 2024 56 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.4 57 km
Apr 30, 2024 58 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.4 59 km
Apr 15, 2022 67 km SSW of Tam K?, Vietnam M4.4 79 km
Jun 4, 2022 58 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.4 59 km
Jul 7, 2023 54 km S of Trà My, Vietnam M4.3 58 km
Apr 18, 2022 68 km N of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.3 69 km
Apr 14, 2022 65 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam M4.2 68 km
Nov 15, 2012 38 km SW of Tam K?, Vietnam M4.2 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 3 145 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 271 km
2022 Noru Category 4 164 km
2021 Rai Category 3 279 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 257 km
2020 Molave Category 2 114 km
2017 Damrey Category 2 213 km
2013 Nari Category 1 162 km
2009 Ketsana Category 2 118 km
2009 Mirinae Category 1 244 km
2006 Xangsane Category 3 163 km
2005 Kai-tak Category 1 234 km
2004 Chanthu Category 1 90 km
2003 Nepartak Category 1 289 km
2001 Lingling Category 3 120 km
1997 Fritz Category 1 151 km
1995 Zack Category 3 66 km
1995 Yvette Category 1 211 km
1993 Lola Category 2 231 km
1993 Kyle Category 2 129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.5 m (28 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2017 QUANG NAM Meteorological 8.5 m 1 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ly Son Group (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ly Son Group Volcanic field 157 m (515 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
May 78°F (25°C) 7.6 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 13.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 12.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 13.1 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in

Kon Tum has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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