Sà Phìn, Vietnam

Full City Profile

2,264 Population 43/sq mi density

4,806 ft Elevation 1,465 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Sà Phìn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	62.0°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,806 ft (1,465 m)
Area	52.3 sq mi (135.4 km²)
Population Density	43/sq mi
Coordinates	23.2667°N, 105.2500°W
Timezone	Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"

52% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 12.36"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Oct 3, 2017.

Aug 13, 2005	32 km NNW of Wenshan City, China	M4.8	124 km
Aug 15, 2017	60 km N of Cao B?ng, Vietnam	M4.5	100 km
Aug 7, 1992	40 km SW of Wenshan City, China	M4.3	137 km
Aug 22, 2004	62 km ESE of Zhongshu, China	M4.3	145 km
Jul 19, 2005	23 km NNW of Wenshan City, China	M4.2	118 km
Jul 25, 1995	72 km NW of Cao B?ng, Vietnam	M4.2	61 km
Oct 3, 2017	48 km N of Cao B?ng, Vietnam	M4.2	106 km
Oct 11, 1991	11 km N of Tuyên Quang, Vietnam	M4.1	149 km
Aug 23, 2004	61 km ESE of Zhongshu, China	M4.0	145 km
Apr 22, 1997	33 km NNE of Hà Giang, Vietnam	M3.6	26 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Yagi	Category 3	256 km
2014	Rammasun	Category 2	180 km
2014	Kalmaegi	Category 1	216 km
2012	Son-tinh	Category 1	298 km
2003	Krovanh	Category 2	260 km
1997	Zita	Category 1	246 km
1996	Sally	Category 1	277 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	51°F (11°C)	0.9 in
March	58°F (15°C)	1.2 in
April	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in
May	69°F (21°C)	6.2 in
June	71°F (22°C)	8.9 in
July	72°F (22°C)	12.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	12.1 in
September	68°F (20°C)	6.7 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.5 in
November	57°F (14°C)	1.6 in
December	51°F (10°C)	0.8 in

Sà Phìn has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 48°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (0.4").

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