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Weather & Climate in Bắc Hà, Vietnam
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bắc Hà enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 267 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 89.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,979 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,979 ft (908 m) |
| Area | 40.8 sq mi (105.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.5391°N, 104.2931°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 24, 1995 | 73 km SSW of Gejiu, China | M5.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2005 | 32 km NNW of Wenshan City, China | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1993 | 53 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2014 | 19 km NNE of S?n La, Vietnam | M4.6 | 121 km | 17 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 19 km SE of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 20 km ESE of Gejiu, China | M4.5 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Mar 30, 1993 | 55 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2001 | 74 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.4 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 82 km W of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.3 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 40 km SW of Wenshan City, China | M4.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2017 | 22 km ESE of Kaiyuan, China | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1993 | 62 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2016 | 18 km SE of Gejiu, China | M4.2 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Jul 19, 2005 | 23 km NNW of Wenshan City, China | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2011 | 51 km NW of Lào Cai, Vietnam | M4.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1996 | 72 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 1993 | 20 km SSW of Yên Bái, Vietnam | M4.1 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 1991 | 11 km N of Tuyên Quang, Vietnam | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Yagi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 225 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 1 | 46 mph | 258 km |
| 2014 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 246 km |
| 2003 | Krovanh | Category 1 | 58 mph | 293 km |
| 1997 | Zita | Category 1 | 46 mph | 239 km |
| 1996 | Frankie | Category 2 | 58 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in |
Bắc Hà has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 56°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.3") and January the driest (0.7").