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Xamtay, Laos

Houaphan · Laos

Xamtay is a small town in Houaphan, Laos with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,650 ft (1,722 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

5,650 ft Elevation 1,722 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Vientiane Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Coordinates19.9452°, 104.5172°
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane
Country🇱🇦 Laos
State / ProvinceHouaphan
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Xamtay

Xamtay is a small town in Laos (Houaphan) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,650 feet (1,722 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Vientiane.

Xamtay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,650 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average69.1°F
28% above Laos avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Area1,611.9 sq mi (4,174.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates19.9452°N, 104.5172°W
TimezoneAsia/Vientiane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Laos avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 25, 2024.

Jul 27, 2020 ~120km W of Hanoi, Vietnam M4.9 103 km
May 26, 2015 73 km ESE of Muang Phônsavan, Laos M4.5 111 km
Jun 21, 1995 83 km W of Xam Nua, Laos M4.4 140 km
Jun 21, 1995 72 km N of Muang Phônsavan, Laos M4.2 135 km
Mar 25, 2024 27 km S of Xuân Mai, Vietnam M4.2 134 km
May 7, 2011 46 km SSW of S?n La, Vietnam M4.1 143 km
Sep 19, 2010 71 km SSW of Hòa Bình, Vietnam M4.0 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kajiki Category 2 194 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 263 km
2024 Yagi Category 3 170 km
2017 Doksuri Category 2 242 km
2016 Mirinae Category 1 178 km
2014 Kalmaegi Category 1 284 km
2013 Wutip Category 2 231 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 3 221 km
1997 Zita Category 1 216 km
1996 Frankie Category 2 150 km
1996 Niki Category 1 113 km
1995 Lois Category 1 132 km
1993 Lewis Category 1 261 km
1991 Fred Category 1 286 km
1989 Brian Category 1 235 km
1987 Cary Category 1 280 km
1985 Dot Category 1 283 km
1982 Nancy Category 1 155 km
1980 Ruth Category 1 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
March 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in Warmest
July 76°F (25°C) 11.2 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 10.8 in
September 76°F (24°C) 10.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in

Xamtay has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 57°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (0.4").

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Bus Stations in Xamtay

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

XamTai

Gas Stations in Xamtay

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LA #4919454328
Petro Lao

Airports Near Xamtay

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sam Neua AirportNEUMedium Airport
Nongkhang airportSmall Airport

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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What is the weather like in Xamtay?

Xamtay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

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