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Samoeng, Thailand

Chiang Mai · Thailand

Samoeng is a small city in Chiang Mai, Thailand with a population of 5,344. Elevation: 1,663 ft (507 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,344 Population 18/sq mi density
1,663 ft Elevation 507 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
54.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bangkok Timezone

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About Samoeng

Samoeng Tai is a tambon (sub-district) of Samoeng District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2005 it had a population of 5,366 people over 11 villages.

People

Population5,344
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain54.5 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation1,663 ft (507 m)
Population5,344
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation1,663 ft (507 m)
Coordinates18.8481°, 98.7324°
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Country🇹🇭 Thailand
State / ProvinceChiang Mai
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation54.5 inches (1,384 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Samoeng

Samoeng is a small city in Thailand (Chiang Mai) with a population of 5,344. The city sits at an elevation of 1,663 feet (507 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.

Climate in Samoeng

Samoeng has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (30°C), the coldest is Jan (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1145 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 15.8° / 30° 7.8
Feb 25°C / 77°F 17° / 32.9° 9.4
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 20.1° / 35.4° 22.0
Apr 30°C / 86°F 23.4° / 36.7° 56.2
May 29.4°C / 85°F 24.1° / 34.6° 163.7
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 24.4° / 33.3° 110.6
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.1° 152.5
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 24° / 31.7° 233.9
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 23.7° / 32.1° 218.2
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 22.7° / 31.9° 118.1
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 20.1° / 31.1° 39.1
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 17.1° / 29.3° 13.8
Samoeng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,663 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Thailand avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,663 ft (507 m)
Area301.7 sq mi (781.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates18.8481°N, 98.7324°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
43% above Thailand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 2, 2025.

May 5, 2014 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M6.1 133 km
Sep 11, 1994 41 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand M5.2 116 km
May 6, 2014 42 km SE of Fang, Thailand M5.0 116 km
May 6, 2014 31 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M5.0 134 km
May 5, 2014 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M4.6 134 km
Feb 20, 2019 26 km SW of Mae Chai, Thailand M4.6 101 km
May 6, 2014 40 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M4.6 125 km
Apr 10, 2013 Myanmar-Thailand border region M4.6 132 km
Dec 21, 1995 52 km SSW of Fang, Thailand M4.5 77 km
May 7, 2014 38 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M4.5 127 km
Aug 24, 2014 44 km SSE of Fang, Thailand M4.5 111 km
Nov 11, 2001 13 km W of Pa Daet, Thailand M4.4 140 km
May 5, 2014 27 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M4.4 138 km
May 5, 2014 31 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M4.4 135 km
May 12, 2014 29 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M4.3 137 km
May 5, 2014 38 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand M4.3 126 km
Jan 7, 1990 54 km WNW of Fang, Thailand M4.3 144 km
May 5, 2014 33 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand M4.3 134 km
Dec 12, 1990 78 km N of Pai, Thailand M4.3 140 km
May 6, 2014 39 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand M4.3 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in

Samoeng has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 61°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Samoeng

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rongrian Ban Pong Yaeng Nai - - - -
Ban Pong Khai School - - - -
Sai Thong Rat Uthit School - - - -
Pong Yaeng Chaloem Phra Kian Ti School - - - -
Agricutural Training Centre - - - -
Ban Maetoh School - - - -
Samoeng Phitthayakhom School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Samoeng

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Chili Radio Thailand 1980s, 2000s MP3 256 kbps
MCOT Radio Chiangmai FM100.75 mcot, music AAC 320 kbps

Museums in Samoeng

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Art Center Chiang Mai University
Ban Roi An Phan Yang
Bank of Thailand Museum
Chateau Kum-Une Art Museum
Chiang Mai National Museum
Dara Phirom Palace Museum
Elephant Poopoopaper Park
Highland People Discovery Museum
Hill Tribes Village Museum
Hmong Culture Museum
Lanna Traditional House Museum CMU.
Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders
Natural Science Museum
The Land Foundation
Tribal village museum

Libraries in Samoeng

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Architecture Library0.0
Chiang Mai University Main Library0.0
Economics Library0.0
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Library0.0
Humanities Library0.0
Ratchamangkhalaphisek National Library, Chiang Mai0.0
Social Sciences Library0.0
ห้องสมุดคณะบริหาร0.0
ห้องสมุดคณะรัฐศาสตร์0.0
ห้องสมุดคณะวิจิตรศิลป์0.0
ห้องสมุดคณะวิทยาศาสตร์0.0
ห้องสมุดคณะศึกษาศาสตร์0.0
ห้องสมุดคณะเกษตรศาสตร์0.0
ห้องสมุดวิทยาลัยศิลปะสื่อและเทคโนโลยี0.0

Farmers Markets in Samoeng

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ban Kat Freshmarket
Ban Tawai (wood carving village )
Farmers market
Handcraft Market
Hang Dong Freshmarket
Jet Yod Plaza
Kad Khwan Wieng
Kad Manee market
Kat Mae Yuak
Mae Hia Fresh Market
Mae Rim Market
Mae Rim Plaza Market
MORe Space
Night Market
Night market
Nim City Community Mall
organic famers market
Pa Koi Tai Market
Prasong Farm Fresh Market
San Pa Tong Buffalo Market
San Payang Market
Saturday Walking Street
Si Nuan Market
Suthep Market
University Gate Food Market

Hotels in Samoeng

19 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baan Medbua Resorts
Belle Villa Resort
Botanic Resort
Chan Kan Resort
Doinik Strawberry Restaurant & Resort
Hill Lodge
Hillsborough
Hilltop Hideaway Boutique Resort
Hmong Hilltribe Lodge
Kangsadarn Resort
Long Khao Samoeng
Mae Sa Valley Garden Resort
Panviman Chiang Mai Spa Resort
Phu Mork Dao
Phu Pha View Doi
Samoeng Resort
Suan Bua Hotel & Resort
Sukantara Cascade Resort & Spa
The Doi Resort

Restaurants in Samoeng

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baan Mon Neung Doi
Ban Rabiang Lom
Him Nam
Rai Samoengtong
Tung Luang Royal Project Rose Garden Cafe
Wongwan Restaurant

Cafes in Samoeng

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café de Mountain
Coffee Home
Issara Samoeng Cafe
Ouikaew Coffee
Pimmada Coffee
Rai Not - Phupha
หมูน้อย Coffee & Bar

Zoos in Samoeng

3 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mae Sa Elephant Camp
Patara Elephant Farm
Samoeng Wildlife Sanctuary

Clinics in Samoeng

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Subdistrict Health Promoting Hospital

Bus Stations in Samoeng

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yellow minibus to Chiang Mai
Yellow Songthaew stop to BoKaeo & Chiang Mai

Gas Stations in Samoeng

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Minipump
PT
TH #2494673833
TH #2575121825

Banks in Samoeng

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baac
Bangkok Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Samoeng

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Samoeng

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Chiang Mai International AirportCNXLarge Airport
Ban Thi Airport-Small Airport
Chiang Mai Airsports-Small Airport
Lamphun Airport-Small Airport
Nok Airfield-Small Airport
Pai AirportPYYSmall Airport

Post Offices in Samoeng

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pong Yaeng Post Office
Samoeng Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Samoeng

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Buak Tuaw Church
Chedi
Temple
Wat Ban Pok
Wat Kong Khak Luang
Wat Kong Khak Noi
Wat Nam Rim
Wat Pakluay
Wat Santong
Wat Thepha Ram

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Samoeng

What is the population of Samoeng?

Samoeng has a population of 5,344 residents and is located in Thailand. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 301.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Samoeng?

Samoeng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches.

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