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Mường Chà, Vietnam

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13,884 Population 97/sq mi density
1,716 ft Elevation 523 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Mường Chà enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.2°F
28% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,716 ft (523 m)
Area143.2 sq mi (370.8 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates21.7617°N, 103.0978°W
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.2"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 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 M5.2 110 km
Feb 19, 2001 31 km W of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.9 57 km
Apr 3, 2003 83 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.7 125 km
Jan 14, 2019 51 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.6 145 km
Mar 29, 1993 53 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.6 12 km
Jul 19, 2014 19 km NNE of S?n La, Vietnam M4.6 96 km
May 16, 2025 27 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam M4.5 1 km
Oct 6, 1991 33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam M4.5 125 km
Apr 12, 2002 94 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 82 km
May 2, 2007 73 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 115 km
Jun 16, 2020 100 km NNE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 94 km
Feb 24, 2016 55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.5 54 km
Apr 22, 2016 37 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 79 km
Mar 4, 2001 10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 48 km
May 22, 2009 25 km SSE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 94 km
Sep 19, 1993 52 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 126 km
Oct 5, 2009 54 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 132 km
Apr 2, 2001 74 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.4 41 km
Nov 9, 1995 76 km ENE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 51 km
Mar 14, 2022 76 km SSE of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.4 114 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 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 62°F (16°C) 1.7 in
March 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
April 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
May 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in
June 76°F (25°C) 12.3 in Warmest
July 76°F (24°C) 17.2 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 15.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
October 71°F (21°C) 2.7 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in

Mường Chà has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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