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Vang Vieng, Laos

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25,000 Population 37/sq mi density
797 ft Elevation 243 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Vang Vieng has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 112.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area679.5 sq mi (1,759.9 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates18.9235°N, 102.4478°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.8"
197% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 29.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Sep 28, 1996 61 km W of Muang Phônsavan, Laos M4.8 70 km
Feb 23, 2011 37 km S of Sainyabuli, Laos M4.6 76 km
May 5, 2017 64 km W of Luang Prabang, Laos M4.5 146 km
Mar 31, 1999 31 km NNW of Sainyabuli, Laos M4.5 109 km
May 26, 2015 73 km ESE of Muang Phônsavan, Laos M4.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Wutip Category 1 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
March 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in
April 80°F (26°C) 5.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 15.9 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 29.1 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 23.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 16.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Vang Vieng has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 68°F in December to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 112.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (29.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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