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Lay Nưa, Vietnam

Điện Biên Province · Vietnam

Lay Nưa is a small city in Điện Biên Province, Vietnam with a population of 5,376. Elevation: 2,215 ft (675 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

5,376 Population 45/sq mi density
2,215 ft Elevation 675 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
68.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ho Chi Minh Timezone

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About Lay Nưa

Mường Lay is a ward (phường) of Điện Biên Province, northwestern Vietnam.

People

Population5,376
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain68.4 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Population5,376
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Coordinates22.0176°, 103.1163°
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Country🇻🇳 Vietnam
State / ProvinceĐiện Biên Province
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation68.4 inches (1,738 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lay Nưa

Lay Nưa is a small city in Vietnam (Điện Biên Province) with a population of 5,376. The city sits at an elevation of 2,215 feet (675 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.

Lay Nưa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,215 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above Vietnam avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Area118.4 sq mi (306.7 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates22.0176°N, 103.1163°W
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.4"
80% above Vietnam avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.5 on May 16, 2025.

Apr 24, 1995 73 km SSW of Gejiu, China M5.2 83 km
Feb 19, 2001 31 km W of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.9 81 km
Mar 29, 1993 53 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.6 17 km
Jul 19, 2014 19 km NNE of S?n La, Vietnam M4.6 107 km
Mar 4, 2001 10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 75 km
May 4, 2016 20 km ESE of Gejiu, China M4.5 145 km
May 16, 2025 27 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam M4.5 29 km
Feb 24, 2016 55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.5 30 km
Oct 6, 1991 33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam M4.5 135 km
Apr 30, 2001 97 km WSW of Gejiu, China M4.5 143 km
Apr 22, 2016 37 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 80 km
May 4, 2016 19 km SE of Gejiu, China M4.5 138 km
Jun 16, 2020 100 km NNE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 73 km
May 2, 2007 73 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 144 km
Apr 12, 2002 94 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 62 km
Mar 30, 1993 55 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.4 16 km
May 22, 2009 25 km SSE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 108 km
Apr 2, 2001 74 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.4 13 km
Mar 5, 1991 106 km WSW of Gejiu, China M4.4 144 km
Sep 19, 1993 52 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Yagi Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
March 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
May 76°F (24°C) 8.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 12.8 in Warmest
July 77°F (25°C) 15.7 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 13.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in
October 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in

Lay Nưa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 59°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 68.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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Farmers Markets in Lay Nưa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chợ Nậm Cản
Doi Cao Market
Muong Lay Central Market

Hotels in Lay Nưa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tre Ngà

Bus Stations in Lay Nưa

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VN #692762663

Airports Near Lay Nưa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dien Bien Phu AirportDINMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation
390 m (1,280 ft)
Area
29.1 km² (11.2 mi²)

🇻🇳 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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What is the population of Lay Nưa?

Lay Nưa has a population of 5,376 residents and is located in Vietnam. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 118.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lay Nưa?

Lay Nưa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.4 inches.

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