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Xam Nua, Laos

Houaphan · Laos

Xam Nua is a mid-size city in Houaphan, Laos with a population of 46,800. Elevation: 3,140 ft (957 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

46,800 Population 29/sq mi density
3,140 ft Elevation 957 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
52.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Vientiane Timezone

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People

Population46,800
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)
Population46,800
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)
Coordinates20.4164°, 104.0450°
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Country🇱🇦 Laos
State / ProvinceHouaphan
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation52.5 inches (1,334 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Xam Nua

Xam Nua is a mid-size city in Laos (Houaphan) with a population of 46,800. The city sits at an elevation of 3,140 feet (957 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.

Climate in Xam Nua

Xam Nua has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jun (23.6°C), the coldest is Dec (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1432 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.2°C / 58°F 2.8° / 24.6° 22.7
Feb 16.7°C / 62°F 5.6° / 27.4° 69.7
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 9.7° / 30.5° 55.1
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 13.4° / 32.4° 119.9
May 23.5°C / 74°F 16.4° / 32.4° 163.3
Jun 23.6°C / 74°F 19° / 30.8° 168.2
Jul 23.5°C / 74°F 19° / 30.8° 233.0
Aug 22.9°C / 73°F 18.4° / 29.9° 288.9
Sep 22.2°C / 72°F 16.4° / 29.7° 176.4
Oct 19.5°C / 67°F 11.1° / 28.5° 94.1
Nov 17.5°C / 63°F 8.9° / 27.3° 33.5
Dec 13.4°C / 56°F 2.4° / 24.8° 6.8
Xam Nua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,140 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Laos avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,140 ft (957 m)
Area1,611.9 sq mi (4,174.7 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates20.4164°N, 104.0450°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above Laos avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.75"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 14, 2022.

Jul 27, 2020 ~120km W of Hanoi, Vietnam M4.9 78 km
Apr 3, 2003 83 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.7 95 km
Jul 19, 2014 19 km NNE of S?n La, Vietnam M4.6 120 km
May 2, 2007 73 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.5 101 km
May 26, 2015 73 km ESE of Muang Phônsavan, Laos M4.5 139 km
Oct 6, 1991 33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam M4.5 109 km
Jun 21, 1995 83 km W of Xam Nua, Laos M4.4 83 km
Mar 14, 2022 76 km SSE of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.4 83 km
Jan 7, 2018 36 km E of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.3 128 km
Jan 8, 2018 36 km E of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam M4.3 127 km
Jun 21, 1995 72 km N of Muang Phônsavan, Laos M4.2 91 km
May 7, 2011 46 km SSW of S?n La, Vietnam M4.1 72 km
Sep 19, 2010 71 km SSW of Hòa Bình, Vietnam M4.0 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kajiki Category 2 266 km
2024 Yagi Category 2 184 km
2016 Mirinae Category 1 226 km
2014 Kalmaegi Category 1 292 km
2013 Wutip Category 1 294 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 2 267 km
1997 Zita Category 1 231 km
1996 Frankie Category 2 194 km
1996 Niki Category 1 169 km
1995 Lois Category 1 204 km
1982 Nancy Category 1 227 km
1980 Ruth Category 1 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
March 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
April 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
June 74°F (24°C) 6.4 in Warmest
July 74°F (23°C) 10.8 in Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 10.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.7 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Xam Nua has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 57°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Xam Nua

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Xam Nua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Viengxay Caves Visitor Centre & Tickets

Farmers Markets in Xam Nua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Clothing Market
Food Market
Night Market

Hotels in Xam Nua

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chittavanh Hotel
Keochinda Hotel
Phetmeuangsam Hotel
Phonechalern Hotel
Xamnuea Plaza Hotel (under construction)
ໂຮງແຮມໄຊພາສຸກ

Restaurants in Xam Nua

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BBQ
Bun bo
Dokkham Noodle Soup
Dunno Mueang Xam Restaurant
Han Sok Dee
Ms. Onmany Lao Barbeque
Nha Hang Hue Thuong
Onmany Barbeque
Samneua Grill Restaurant

Cafes in Xam Nua

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Many Coffee
Nunglin Cafe ຮ້ານນັ່ງຫຼີ້ນ
Onzen Coffee
Yuni Coffee Co Laos
Yuni coffee co.
Yuni Coffee Co. Café

Theatres in Xam Nua

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sam Nuea Theatre

Monuments in Xam Nua

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Independence Monument
Shrine

Clinics in Xam Nua

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LA #2697708943

Bus Stations in Xam Nua

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Xamneua

Gas Stations in Xam Nua

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LA #2697708834
LA #4698841594
LA #5448486921
LA #6427803887
PetroImex
PV OIL
PV OIL

Banks in Xam Nua

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCEL
BCEL Bank
Joint Development Bank
Lao Development Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Xam Nua

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Xam Nua

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sam Neua AirportNEUMedium Airport
Nongkhang airportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Xam Nua

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Anousith Express
Houaphan Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Xam Nua

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
buddhist temple
Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organisation

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Vientiane

🇱🇦 About Laos

Capital Vientiane
Population 7,061,507
Area 236,800 km²
GDP (USD) $15,843,155,731
GDP per capita $2,067
HDI 0.620
Life expectancy 69.0 years
Internet users 63.6%
Urban population 38.8%
Currency LAK (Kip)
Languages Lao
Calling code +856
TLD .la
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Xam Nua

What is the population of Xam Nua?

Xam Nua has a population of 46,800 residents and is located in Laos. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 1,611.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xam Nua?

Xam Nua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches.

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