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Weather & Climate in Ban Karon, Thailand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ban Karon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.8477°N, 98.2985°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| May 5, 2015 | 19 km SE of Ban Phru Nai, Thailand | M4.2 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 19 km E of Ban Mai Khao, Thailand | M3.9 | 34 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2015 | 1 km S of Ban Phru Nai, Thailand | M3.8 | 34 km | 15 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 28 km SE of Ban Phru Nai, Thailand | M3.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 14.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 16.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
Ban Karon has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and January the driest (1.5").