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Weather & Climate in Ban Botèn, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ban Botèn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,782 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,782 ft (848 m) |
| Area | 637.1 sq mi (1,650.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.1764°N, 101.6656°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 16, 2007 | 40 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M6.3 | 123 km | 9 km |
| Feb 19, 2001 | 31 km W of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 48 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2019 | 51 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.6 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 38 km NE of Jinghong, China | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 38 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.5 | 126 km | 29 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 64 km W of Luang Prabang, Laos | M4.5 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Mar 5, 2016 | 74 km ESE of Jinghong, China | M4.5 | 64 km | 16 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 37 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1997 | 42 km ENE of Jinghong, China | M4.5 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2022 | 85 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2001 | 10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 76 km ENE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 51 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.4 | 112 km | 35 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 25 km SSE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2009 | 54 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 109 km | 26 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 52 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 42 km NNE of Luang Namtha, Laos | M4.4 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 52 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2009 | 4 km W of Muang Xay, Laos | M4.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 13.5 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Ban Botèn has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in December to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.4") and January the driest (0.3").