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Weather & Climate in Ban Khao Lak, Thailand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ban Khao Lak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 154 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 315.0 sq mi (815.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6150°N, 98.2399°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 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2012 | 19 km E of Ban Mai Khao, Thailand | M3.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2015 | 1 km S of Ban Phru Nai, Thailand | M3.8 | 85 km | 15 km |
| Mar 24, 2015 | 28 km SE of Ban Phru Nai, Thailand | M3.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1989 | Gay | Category 3 | 132 mph | 261 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 14.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 14.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 17.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 21.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 21.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 15.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Ban Khao Lak has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 129.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (21.6") and January the driest (1.3").