Mae Hong Son, Thailand

Full City Profile

9,109 Population 9/sq mi density

846 ft Elevation 258 meters

78°F Avg Temperature 26°C

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. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	78.0°F
	44% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	846 ft (258 m)
Area	974.2 sq mi (2,523.2 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	19.3003°N, 97.9685°W
Timezone	Asia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"

25% above US 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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