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Weather & Climate in Attapeu, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Attapeu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 100.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 307.9 sq mi (797.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8107°N, 106.8318°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 18, 2022 | 46 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 43 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 48 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 55 km SSW of Hu?, Vietnam | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 67 km SSW of Tam K?, Vietnam | M4.4 | 145 km | 16 km |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 68 km N of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 54 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2022 | 65 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam | M4.2 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Oct 22, 2012 | 56 km WSW of Tam K?, Vietnam | M4.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 43 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 45 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 35 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M3.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 3 | — | 279 km |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | — | 279 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 2 | 86 mph | 160 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 2 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 195 km |
| 2013 | Nari | Category 1 | 75 mph | 183 km |
| 2009 | Ketsana | Category 2 | 81 mph | 187 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 2 | 81 mph | 88 km |
| 2004 | Chanthu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 225 km |
| 2001 | Lingling | Category 2 | 58 mph | 251 km |
| 1997 | Fritz | Category 1 | 63 mph | 177 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 3 | 92 mph | 180 km |
| 1993 | Kyle | Category 2 | 75 mph | 213 km |
| 1990 | Ed | Category 1 | 75 mph | 249 km |
| 1989 | Angela | Category 2 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 1989 | Cecil | Category 1 | 69 mph | 216 km |
| 1985 | Cecil | Category 3 | 92 mph | 251 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 2 | 69 mph | 178 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 14.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 22.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 22.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 18.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Attapeu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.6") and January the driest (0.1").