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Weather & Climate in Bắc Kạn, Vietnam
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bắc Kạn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 492 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 52.9 sq mi (137.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 851/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.1470°N, 105.8348°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 15, 2017 | 60 km N of Cao B?ng, Vietnam | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 1995 | 72 km NW of Cao B?ng, Vietnam | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2017 | 48 km N of Cao B?ng, Vietnam | M4.2 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Oct 23, 1993 | 20 km SSW of Yên Bái, Vietnam | M4.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 1991 | 11 km N of Tuyên Quang, Vietnam | M4.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 1997 | 33 km NNE of Hà Giang, Vietnam | M3.6 | 134 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Matmo | Category 1 | — | 276 km |
| 2024 | Yagi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 128 km |
| 2016 | Mirinae | Category 1 | 52 mph | 220 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 3 | 58 mph | 107 km |
| 2014 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 85 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 198 km |
| 2012 | Son-tinh | Category 2 | 69 mph | 162 km |
| 2008 | Hagupit | Category 1 | — | 297 km |
| 2003 | Krovanh | Category 2 | 63 mph | 131 km |
| 1997 | Zita | Category 1 | 52 mph | 109 km |
| 1996 | Frankie | Category 2 | 58 mph | 206 km |
| 1996 | Sally | Category 2 | 63 mph | 174 km |
| 1996 | Niki | Category 1 | 69 mph | 240 km |
| 1980 | Ruth | Category 1 | 63 mph | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 13.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in |
Bắc Kạn has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 56°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 67.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.7") and January the driest (0.6").