Mae Chai, Thailand

Full City Profile

5,094 Population 17/sq mi density

1,335 ft Elevation 407 meters

76°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Mae Chai has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	76.1°F
	41% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,335 ft (407 m)
Area	300.5 sq mi (778.2 km²)
Population Density	17/sq mi
Coordinates	19.3460°N, 99.8140°W
Timezone	Asia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 9.25"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 2, 2025.

Mar 24, 2011	27 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar	M6.9	149 km
May 5, 2014	32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand	M6.1	38 km
Mar 24, 2011	25 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar	M5.7	145 km
Sep 11, 1994	41 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand	M5.2	41 km
May 6, 2014	31 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand	M5.0	44 km
May 6, 2014	42 km SE of Fang, Thailand	M5.0	47 km
May 6, 2013	24 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar	M4.9	147 km
Mar 24, 2011	23 km NNE of Tachilek, Myanmar	M4.8	146 km
Dec 9, 1995	9 km ENE of Rong Kwang, Thailand	M4.7	124 km
Jul 7, 2021	53 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand	M4.7	146 km
Dec 21, 1996	9 km NE of Ban Houayxay, Laos	M4.7	130 km
May 5, 2014	32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand	M4.6	39 km
May 6, 2014	40 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand	M4.6	48 km
Feb 3, 2018	40 km WNW of Tachilek, Myanmar	M4.6	142 km
Feb 20, 2019	26 km SW of Mae Chai, Thailand	M4.6	27 km
Aug 24, 2014	44 km SSE of Fang, Thailand	M4.5	46 km
Jul 2, 2002	44 km N of Chiang Klang, Thailand	M4.5	110 km
Dec 21, 1995	52 km SSW of Fang, Thailand	M4.5	79 km
May 7, 2014	38 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand	M4.5	42 km
May 5, 2014	27 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand	M4.4	51 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	0.2 in	Driest
February	72°F (22°C)	0.4 in
March	78°F (25°C)	0.9 in
April	82°F (28°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
May	81°F (27°C)	7.0 in
June	81°F (27°C)	5.1 in
July	80°F (26°C)	8.0 in
August	79°F (26°C)	9.3 in	Wettest
September	78°F (26°C)	7.5 in
October	76°F (25°C)	4.1 in
November	72°F (22°C)	1.6 in
December	67°F (20°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

Mae Chai has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 67°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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