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Lý Sơn, Vietnam

Quang Ngai · Vietnam

Lý Sơn is a small city in Quang Ngai, Vietnam with a population of 22,174. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

22,174 Population 1,634/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
75.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ho Chi Minh Timezone

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People

Population22,174
Density1,634/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain75.4 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population22,174
Population Density1,634 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates15.3720°, 109.1189°
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Country🇻🇳 Vietnam
State / ProvinceQuang Ngai
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation75.4 inches (1,914 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lý Sơn

Lý Sơn is a small city in Vietnam (Quang Ngai) with a population of 22,174. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.

Climate in Lý Sơn

Lý Sơn has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (29.8°C), the coldest is Jan (24°C). Average annual precipitation is 3090 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 21.7° / 25.3° 85.3
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 22.4° / 25.8° 24.5
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 23.8° / 27° 38.5
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 25.6° / 28.2° 75.3
May 28.9°C / 84°F 26.7° / 30.5° 148.2
Jun 29.8°C / 86°F 28° / 31° 96.8
Jul 29.5°C / 85°F 27.5° / 31° 134.0
Aug 29.7°C / 85°F 27.8° / 31° 163.1
Sep 29.2°C / 84°F 27.4° / 30.7° 570.1
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 26.2° / 29.8° 1,079.8
Nov 26.7°C / 80°F 25° / 28.1° 462.3
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 22.2° / 26.5° 211.8
Lý Sơn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average79.1°F
46% above Vietnam avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area13.6 sq mi (35.1 km²)
Population Density1,634/sq mi
Coordinates15.3720°N, 109.1189°W
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.4"
98% above Vietnam avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 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 M5.1 116 km
Apr 18, 2022 46 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.8 126 km
Aug 23, 2022 43 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.8 128 km
Feb 7, 2024 57 km S of Trà My, Vietnam M4.6 109 km
Sep 22, 2023 48 km S of Trà My, Vietnam M4.6 111 km
Sep 1, 2022 63 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam M4.5 107 km
Sep 1, 2022 Vietnam M4.5 105 km
Mar 5, 2024 48 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.5 119 km
Apr 4, 2021 38 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.4 126 km
Oct 12, 2024 55 km SSE of Trà My, Vietnam M4.4 103 km
Apr 14, 2022 63 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam M4.4 107 km
Sep 15, 2022 51 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.4 116 km
Feb 7, 2024 56 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.4 114 km
Apr 30, 2024 58 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.4 108 km
Apr 15, 2022 67 km SSW of Tam K?, Vietnam M4.4 109 km
Jun 4, 2022 58 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.4 107 km
Jul 7, 2023 54 km S of Trà My, Vietnam M4.3 119 km
Apr 18, 2022 68 km N of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.3 124 km
Apr 14, 2022 65 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam M4.2 109 km
Apr 27, 2022 55 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam M4.2 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 3 197 km
2025 Kajiki Category 2 258 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 118 km
2022 Noru Category 4 56 km
2021 Rai Category 4 159 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 108 km
2020 Molave Category 3 53 km
2017 Doksuri Category 2 199 km
2013 Wutip Category 3 182 km
2013 Haiyan Category 2 171 km
2013 Nari Category 1 81 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 3 191 km
2010 Conson Category 1 266 km
2009 Ketsana Category 2 20 km
2009 Mirinae Category 1 282 km
2007 Lekima Category 1 270 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 81 km
2005 Kai-tak Category 2 84 km
2004 Chanthu Category 1 166 km
2003 Nepartak Category 1 126 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 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ly Son Group Volcanic field 157 m (515 ft) Unknown 1 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.2 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in
June 85°F (30°C) 2.7 in Warmest
July 85°F (29°C) 2.1 in
August 84°F (29°C) 4.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 11.3 in
October 80°F (26°C) 19.7 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 17.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 8.2 in

Lý Sơn has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 72°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 75.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.7") and April the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Lý Sơn

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Lý Sơn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Son My Museum

Hotels in Lý Sơn

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Hotel
Đại Dương Hotel
Khách Sạn Hiệp Sĩ Lý Sơn
Khách sạn Lý Sơn
Mường Thanh Hotel

Restaurants in Lý Sơn

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Local food
Nhà hàng Hoàng Khuyên

Airports Near Lý Sơn

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chu Lai AirportVCLSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lý Sơn

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
VNPost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lý Sơn

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chùa âm hồn
Chùa Đục
Chùa Giác Lâm
Hang Pagoda - Thien Khong Thach Tu
Lân Tân

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

🇻🇳 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

Volcanoes Near Lý Sơn

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Ly Son Group Volcanic field 157 m

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 Lý Sơn

What is the population of Lý Sơn?

Lý Sơn has a population of 22,174 residents and is located in Vietnam. The population density is 1,634 people per square mile, spread across 13.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lý Sơn?

Lý Sơn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.4 inches.

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