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Mae Hong Son, Thailand

Mae Hong Son · Thailand

Mae Hong Son is a small city in Mae Hong Son, Thailand with a population of 9,109. Elevation: 846 ft (258 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

9,109 Population 9/sq mi density
846 ft Elevation 258 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
47.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone

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About Mae Hong Son

Mae Hong Son

Mae Hong Son is a town in north-west Thailand, capital of Mae Hong Son Province. It is in the Shan Hills, near the border with Burma along the banks of the River Pai. As of 2018, the town had 7,066 inhabitants. The town covers the tambon Chong Kham of the Mueang Mae Hong Son district. Mae Hong Son is 883 kilometres (549 mi) north of Bangkok and 251 kilometres (156 mi) northwest of Chiang Mai.

People

Population9,109
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days250/yr
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Population9,109
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Coordinates19.3003°, 97.9685°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇹🇭 Thailand
State / ProvinceMae Hong Son
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation47.6 inches (1,209 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mae Hong Son

Mae Hong Son is a small city in Thailand (Mae Hong Son) with a population of 9,109. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet (258 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.

Climate in Mae Hong Son

Mae Hong Son has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1289 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 30.1° 11.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 33.9° 5.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 37° 4.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 38.8° 96.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / 36° 165.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 33.2° 191.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 32.2° 220.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 31.8° 238.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 32.9° 197.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 32.6° 109.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 30.8° 47.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 29.2° 1.3
Mae Hong Son has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Thailand avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area974.2 sq mi (2,523.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates19.3003°N, 97.9685°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above Thailand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 2, 2025.

Apr 10, 2013 Myanmar-Thailand border region M4.6 77 km
Jul 7, 2022 40 km ENE of Pyu, Myanmar M4.6 145 km
Dec 21, 1995 52 km SSW of Fang, Thailand M4.5 117 km
Apr 30, 2021 39 km SSW of Loikaw, Myanmar M4.4 91 km
Aug 24, 1996 99 km ESE of Taunggyi, Myanmar M4.4 132 km
Apr 24, 1991 102 km ESE of Taunggyi, Myanmar M4.4 133 km
Jan 24, 2006 121 km ESE of Taunggyi, Myanmar M4.4 141 km
Dec 12, 1990 78 km N of Pai, Thailand M4.3 99 km
Jan 7, 1990 54 km WNW of Fang, Thailand M4.3 124 km
Mar 19, 2016 Myanmar M4.3 88 km
Oct 10, 2013 30 km N of Chiang Mai, Thailand M4.2 111 km
Jun 2, 2025 43 km NNE of Chiang Mai, Thailand M4.2 126 km
Apr 9, 1996 65 km NW of Fang, Thailand M4.0 135 km
May 29, 1995 47 km SSW of Mae Hong Son, Thailand M4.0 48 km
May 23, 1998 34 km E of Pai, Thailand M4.0 84 km
Nov 5, 1991 29 km S of Mae Hong Son, Thailand M3.9 30 km
Sep 1, 1990 58 km W of Mae Chai, Thailand M3.7 135 km
Jul 1, 2008 48 km W of Mae Chai, Thailand M3.7 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Mala (2006).

Year Name Category Closest
2006 Mala Category 1 275 km
1982 Unnamed Category 1 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in
April 86°F (30°C) 2.1 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 6.7 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 7.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in

Mae Hong Son has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 69°F in January to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and February the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Mae Hong Son

Institution Type Founded Website
Chiang Mai Rachapat university Mae Hong Son branch College

Schools in Mae Hong Son

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Anuban Maehongson School
Hongsonsuksa School
Hong Son Suk Sa School
Suk Sa Song Kor Mae Hong Son school
Ban Pang Mu Community School
Ban Sop Soi
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Ban Sop Pong
Ban Pha Bong Community School
Ban Tha Pong Daeng
Ban Huai Duea
Ban Huai Suea Tao School
MHS Special Education Centre
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Radio Stations near Mae Hong Son

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Mae Hong Son

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
The Living Museum

Libraries in Mae Hong Son

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Language center0.0
Mae Hong Son public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mae Hong Son

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mae Hong Son Food Market
Market (Sai Yood)
Morning market
Night Market
Nightmarket
Sunday street market

Hotels in Mae Hong Son

29 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B2 Premier (Mae Hong Son)
Baiyoke Chalet Hotel
Bann Thong Pan Chang Hotel
Banviewnam Camping & Resort
Boondee House
Chanmuang guesthouse
Fern Resort
Gims Resort
Golden Palm Resort
Had Kam Chan Resort
Huentai Resort
Imperial Mae Hong Son Resort
Jongkham Place
Kanlaya house
Mae Hong Son Hotel
Mon Jongkham View Hotel
Mon Vieng Kham Resort
Ngamta Hotel
Palm House
Panorama Hotel
Phusammork Cottage Resort
Pitchapon House Resort
Pitchaporn House
Point Villa
Rimtarn Resort
Suan Mork Kham
Thanachot Resort
The creek garden resort
View Point Lodge

Restaurants in Mae Hong Son

34 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

3 Sisters Restaurant
77 House Café
Baan Nintra
Baan Song Thai
Bai Fern Restaurant
Banpleng Restaurant
Breakfast House
Crossroads House
Food stalls
Golden Palm
Goodview MHS (was Sunflower)
Halal food
HALAL FOOD MHS
Hernhome
Himkho Food & Coffee
Ji Ji
Kaimook Restaurant
Khaw Soi Panoon
La Tasca
Lha Gaba Kyaw (Burmese Cuisine)
Local Noodle Soup
Mr Joe's House
My Way Restaurant
N&J's Kitchen
Noodle thai
Pizza Primavera
Primavera
Salween Home Restaurant
Sha Bu Ya
Thai. Rice and noodles.
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ข้าวต้มนายโซว
ร้านอาหารกระเพราถาดป้านตอง
หนูพาณิชย์

Cafes in Mae Hong Son

19 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Alawaa cafe
at field
Baan Yai Bon
Beer House Cafe
Before Sunset Coffee
Black Ant Coffee
Café Amazon
Coffee Bar
Coffee for u
Coffee Station
Coffeemorning
Huai Hom Coffee
Hug Hao
Indy Cafe
Little Good Things Vegan cafe
LorhLere
One off coffee
Punthai Coffee

Monuments in Mae Hong Son

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Phraya Singhanatracha Monument
Praya Singhanat Raja monument
Somdet Pra Naresurn the great king monument

Clinics in Mae Hong Son

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blind Massage
Huai Hpa Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital

Veterinaries in Mae Hong Son

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sam Mork Ruk Sa Sat

Bus Stations in Mae Hong Son

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mae Hong Son Bus Station

Gas Stations in Mae Hong Son

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PT
PT
PT
PTT

Banks in Mae Hong Son

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangkok Bank
Bank of Ayudhya
Government Savings Bank
Kasikornbank
Krung Thai Bank

Gyms in Mae Hong Son

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Public outdoor swimming pool

Airports Near Mae Hong Son

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mae Hong Son AirportHGNMedium Airport
Pai AirportPYYSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mae Hong Son

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL
Flash
Mae Hong Son Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mae Hong Son

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chinese temple
San Jao Chang Muang Ma shrine
Stupa
Wat Chong Kham
Wat Chong Klang
Wat Don Chedi temple
Wat Hua Wiang
Wat Huai Duea
Wat Kam Ko
Wat Kam Ko
Wat Moungkol Tararam
Wat Pang Mu temple
Wat Pha Ang temple
Wat Phra Non temple
Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu
Wat Phu Samanaram
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Waterfalls
4
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Elevation
240 m (787 ft)
Website
mmhs.go.th/

🇹🇭 About Thailand

Capital Bangkok
Population 69,428,524
Area 514,000 km²
GDP (USD) $515,906,283,941
GDP per capita $7,195
HDI 0.803
Life expectancy 76.4 years
Internet users 89.5%
Urban population 60.9%
Currency THB (Baht)
Languages Thai
Calling code +66
TLD .th
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mae Hong Son

What is the population of Mae Hong Son?

Mae Hong Son has a population of 9,109 residents and is located in Thailand. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 974.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mae Hong Son?

Mae Hong Son has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.

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