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Nam Som, Thailand

Udon Thani · Thailand

Nam Som is a small city in Udon Thani, Thailand with a population of 19,324. Elevation: 758 ft (231 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

19,324 Population 64/sq mi density
758 ft Elevation 231 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
49.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone

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About Nam Som

Nam Som

Nam Som is a district (amphoe) in the northwestern part of Udon Thani province, northeastern Thailand.

People

Population19,324
Density64/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Population19,324
Population Density64 / sq mi
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Coordinates17.7704°, 102.1895°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇹🇭 Thailand
State / ProvinceUdon Thani
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation49.7 inches (1,262 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nam Som

Nam Som is a small city in Thailand (Udon Thani) with a population of 19,324. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet (231 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.

Climate in Nam Som

Nam Som has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.3°C), the coldest is Dec (20°C). Average annual precipitation is 1424 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 10.4° / 32.2° 5.6
Feb 24.2°C / 76°F 13.1° / 36.3° 30.7
Mar 27.9°C / 82°F 17° / 39.2° 62.1
Apr 30.3°C / 87°F 20° / 41.6° 71.0
May 29.6°C / 85°F 22.4° / 39.9° 158.7
Jun 27.9°C / 82°F 23.5° / 35.7° 201.4
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 23.2° / 33.6° 218.3
Aug 26.9°C / 80°F 22.8° / 33.1° 308.1
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 22.3° / 33.1° 257.6
Oct 25.2°C / 77°F 17.4° / 32.1° 101.4
Nov 23.4°C / 74°F 15.2° / 31.5° 9.4
Dec 20°C / 68°F 9° / 30.4° 0.4
Nam Som has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Thailand avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area303.3 sq mi (785.4 km²)
Population Density64/sq mi
Coordinates17.7704°N, 102.1895°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above Thailand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.02"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Feb 23, 2011.

Feb 23, 2011 37 km S of Sainyabuli, Laos M4.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Wutip (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Wutip Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.3 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 7.6 in
June 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Nam Som has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Nam Som

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nam Som Pittayakhom School
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Radio Stations near Nam Som

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mommaemradio MP3 128 kbps
MCOT Loei FM 100.00 local radio, regional radio AAC 128 kbps
Rad Radio 89.5 livemusic nonstop all day all night MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Nam Som

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ตลวดสดเทศบาลน้ำโสม

Restaurants in Nam Som

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rick's

Cafes in Nam Som

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Amazon
Coffee nut Station

Castles in Nam Som

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ศาลเจ้าปู่โสม

Bus Stations in Nam Som

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TH #759618506

Gas Stations in Nam Som

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangchak
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Minipump
PTT
TH #382647506
TH #382647680

Airports Near Nam Som

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Udon Thani International AirportUTHLarge Airport
Wattay International AirportVTELarge Airport
Loei AirportLOEMedium Airport
Khoksa AirfieldSmall Airport
Udorn Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nam Som

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
วัดโคเขตาราม

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bangkok

🇹🇭 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 Nam Som

What is the population of Nam Som?

Nam Som has a population of 19,324 residents and is located in Thailand. The population density is 64 people per square mile, spread across 303.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nam Som?

Nam Som has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.7 inches.

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