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Phôngsali, Laos

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13,500 Population 46/sq mi density
4,449 ft Elevation 1,356 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Phôngsali enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,449 ft (1,356 m)
Area295.9 sq mi (766.5 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates21.6808°N, 102.1003°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.2"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 1, 2025.

Apr 24, 1995 73 km SSW of Gejiu, China M5.2 144 km
Jan 30, 1997 83 km NE of Jinghong, China M5.0 122 km
Feb 19, 2001 31 km W of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.9 71 km
Feb 9, 2018 38 km NE of Jinghong, China M4.6 136 km
Mar 29, 1993 53 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.6 105 km
Jan 14, 2019 51 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.6 52 km
Apr 22, 2016 37 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 37 km
Feb 24, 2016 55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.5 139 km
May 16, 2025 27 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam M4.5 102 km
Mar 5, 2022 85 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 85 km
Feb 12, 2019 121 km NE of Jinghong, China M4.5 148 km
Mar 5, 2016 74 km ESE of Jinghong, China M4.5 75 km
Jan 28, 2014 85 km NE of Jinghong, China M4.5 131 km
Jun 16, 2020 100 km NNE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 101 km
Apr 12, 2002 94 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 94 km
Jan 25, 1997 42 km ENE of Jinghong, China M4.5 109 km
Mar 4, 2001 10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 93 km
Nov 9, 1995 76 km ENE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 77 km
Jan 19, 2002 42 km NNE of Luang Namtha, Laos M4.4 75 km
Sep 19, 1993 52 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 7.0 in
June 76°F (25°C) 10.1 in Warmest
July 76°F (24°C) 13.8 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 12.8 in
September 74°F (24°C) 7.8 in
October 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
November 65°F (19°C) 2.8 in
December 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in

Phôngsali has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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