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Mường Lay, Vietnam

Điện Biên Province · Vietnam

Mường Lay is a small city in Điện Biên Province, Vietnam with a population of 20,450. Elevation: 1,627 ft (496 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

20,450 Population 464/sq mi density
1,627 ft Elevation 496 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
68.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ho Chi Minh Timezone

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About Mường Lay

Mường Lay

Mường Lay is a town of Điện Biên Province in the Northwest region of Vietnam.

People

Population20,450
Density464/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain68.8 in/yr
Sunny Days221/yr
Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Population20,450
Population Density464 / sq mi
Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Coordinates22.0000°, 103.1333°
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Country🇻🇳 Vietnam
State / ProvinceĐiện Biên Province
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation68.8 inches (1,748 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mường Lay

Mường Lay is a small city in Vietnam (Điện Biên Province) with a population of 20,450. The city sits at an elevation of 1,627 feet (496 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.

Climate in Mường Lay

Mường Lay has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jul (24.9°C), the coldest is Dec (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 1908 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.4°C / 58°F 4.2° / 23.9° 57.3
Feb 16.7°C / 62°F 7° / 26.7° 57.4
Mar 20.6°C / 69°F 10.7° / 30.1° 61.6
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 14.1° / 32.6° 113.0
May 24.8°C / 77°F 17.5° / 33.5° 200.4
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 20.1° / 30.8° 287.4
Jul 24.9°C / 77°F 20.3° / 30.8° 307.0
Aug 24.6°C / 76°F 20° / 30.7° 380.3
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 17.6° / 30.6° 242.1
Oct 20.9°C / 70°F 12.9° / 28.7° 118.8
Nov 18.3°C / 65°F 10° / 27° 53.6
Dec 14°C / 57°F 4.2° / 24° 29.5
Mường Lay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,627 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.0°F
28% above Vietnam avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Area44.0 sq mi (114.0 km²)
Population Density464/sq mi
Coordinates22.0000°N, 103.1333°W
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.8"
81% above Vietnam avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.38"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 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 85 km
Feb 19, 2001 31 km W of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.9 80 km
Mar 29, 1993 53 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.6 15 km
Jul 19, 2014 19 km NNE of S?n La, Vietnam M4.6 104 km
Mar 4, 2001 10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 74 km
May 4, 2016 20 km ESE of Gejiu, China M4.5 147 km
May 16, 2025 27 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam M4.5 27 km
Feb 24, 2016 55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.5 30 km
Oct 6, 1991 33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam M4.5 133 km
Apr 30, 2001 97 km WSW of Gejiu, China M4.5 146 km
Apr 22, 2016 37 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 81 km
May 4, 2016 19 km SE of Gejiu, China M4.5 140 km
Jun 16, 2020 100 km NNE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 76 km
May 2, 2007 73 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 142 km
Apr 12, 2002 94 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 65 km
Mar 30, 1993 55 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.4 14 km
May 22, 2009 25 km SSE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 109 km
Apr 2, 2001 74 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.4 14 km
Mar 5, 1991 106 km WSW of Gejiu, China M4.4 147 km
Sep 19, 1993 52 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 124 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 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
April 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 8.3 in
June 76°F (25°C) 12.4 in Warmest
July 76°F (24°C) 16.4 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 14.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest

Mường Lay has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 58°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 68.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.4") and December the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Mường Lay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Trường Trung học cơ sở Lay Nưa
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Farmers Markets in Mường Lay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Chợ Nậm Cản
Doi Cao Market
Muong Cha Market
Muong Lay Central Market

Gas Stations in Mường Lay

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VN #7115971485

Stadiums & Teams in Mường Lay

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Airports Near Mường Lay

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dien Bien Phu AirportDINMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation
390 m (1,280 ft)
Area
29.1 km² (11.2 mi²)

🇻🇳 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

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 Mường Lay

What is the population of Mường Lay?

Mường Lay has a population of 20,450 residents and is located in Vietnam. The population density is 464 people per square mile, spread across 44.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mường Lay?

Mường Lay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.8 inches.

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