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Thị Trấn Thuận Châu, Vietnam

Sơn La Province · Vietnam

Thị Trấn Thuận Châu is a large city in Sơn La Province, Vietnam with a population of 153,000. Elevation: 1,949 ft (594 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

153,000 Population 2,632/sq mi density
1,949 ft Elevation 594 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
62.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Ho Chi Minh Timezone

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About Thị Trấn Thuận Châu

Thuận Châu is a commune of Sơn La Province, Vietnam.

People

Population153,000
Density2,632/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain62.1 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation1,949 ft (594 m)
Population153,000
Population Density2,632 / sq mi
Elevation1,949 ft (594 m)
Coordinates21.4385°, 103.6900°
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Country🇻🇳 Vietnam
State / ProvinceSơn La Province
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation62.1 inches (1,578 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Thị Trấn Thuận Châu

Thị Trấn Thuận Châu is a large city in Vietnam (Sơn La Province) with a population of 153,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,949 feet (594 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh.

Climate in Thị Trấn Thuận Châu

Thị Trấn Thuận Châu has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jun (26.4°C), the coldest is Jan (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 1323 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16°C / 61°F 11.3° / 20.7° 30.1
Feb 18.8°C / 66°F 13.3° / 24.4° 18.6
Mar 21.9°C / 71°F 16.4° / 27.4° 68.9
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 19.1° / 29.4° 109.5
May 26.2°C / 79°F 21.5° / 30.8° 163.1
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 22.4° / 30.5° 185.8
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 22.6° / 30° 240.2
Aug 26.2°C / 79°F 22.3° / 30.2° 265.6
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 20.9° / 29.6° 131.5
Oct 23.1°C / 74°F 18.6° / 27.6° 44.9
Nov 20.4°C / 69°F 15.4° / 25.4° 35.3
Dec 16.8°C / 62°F 11.8° / 21.7° 29.2
Thị Trấn Thuận Châu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,949 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Vietnam avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,949 ft (594 m)
Area58.1 sq mi (150.6 km²)
Population Density2,632/sq mi
Coordinates21.4385°N, 103.6900°W
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
64% above Vietnam avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.41"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.5 on May 16, 2025.

Feb 19, 2001 31 km W of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.9 101 km
Jul 27, 2020 ~120km W of Hanoi, Vietnam M4.9 116 km
Apr 3, 2003 83 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.7 104 km
Jul 19, 2014 19 km NNE of S?n La, Vietnam M4.6 30 km
Mar 29, 1993 53 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.6 78 km
Apr 22, 2016 37 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 148 km
Apr 12, 2002 94 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.5 149 km
Oct 6, 1991 33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam M4.5 56 km
Mar 4, 2001 10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 79 km
Feb 24, 2016 55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.5 93 km
May 16, 2025 27 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam M4.5 72 km
May 2, 2007 73 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 98 km
Jun 21, 1995 83 km W of Xam Nua, Laos M4.4 129 km
Apr 2, 2001 74 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam M4.4 94 km
Mar 30, 1993 55 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.4 81 km
Mar 14, 2022 76 km SSE of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.4 83 km
Nov 9, 1995 76 km ENE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.4 121 km
Jan 7, 2018 36 km E of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.3 33 km
Nov 13, 1996 100 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos M4.3 139 km
Jan 8, 2018 36 km E of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.3 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Yagi Category 2 214 km
2016 Mirinae Category 1 295 km
2014 Kalmaegi Category 1 292 km
1997 Zita Category 1 251 km
1996 Frankie Category 1 262 km
1996 Niki Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
May 76°F (25°C) 7.7 in
June 78°F (25°C) 10.0 in Warmest
July 78°F (25°C) 14.4 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 12.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Driest

Thị Trấn Thuận Châu has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 60°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.4") and December the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Thị Trấn Thuận Châu

Institution Type Founded Website
Tay Bac University University Visit →
Trường Cao đẳng Y tế Sơn La College

Museums in Thị Trấn Thuận Châu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Di tích Nhà tù Sơn La

Hotels in Thị Trấn Thuận Châu

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel tay bac 299
Nha ghi

Gas Stations in Thị Trấn Thuận Châu

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrolimex
Petrolimex
VN #13033744353
VN #13033755124
VN #13033757777

Airports Near Thị Trấn Thuận Châu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dien Bien Phu AirportDINMedium Airport
Na San AirportSQHSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation
629 m (2,064 ft)

Around Thị Trấn Thuận Châu

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 1
Hotels 2

Things to See Near Thị Trấn Thuận Châu

2 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Núi Co Pia
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • rice field

🇻🇳 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 Thị Trấn Thuận Châu

What is the population of Thị Trấn Thuận Châu?

Thị Trấn Thuận Châu has a population of 153,000 residents and is located in Vietnam. The population density is 2,632 people per square mile, spread across 58.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Thị Trấn Thuận Châu?

Thị Trấn Thuận Châu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches.

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