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Weather & Climate in Ban Laongam, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ban Laongam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,795 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
| Area | 467.0 sq mi (1,209.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4655°N, 106.1668°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jan 27, 2017 | 55 km SSW of Hu?, Vietnam | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | — | 264 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 2 | 86 mph | 181 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 2 | 75 mph | 237 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2017 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 260 km |
| 2013 | Wutip | Category 2 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2013 | Nari | Category 1 | 58 mph | 221 km |
| 2009 | Ketsana | Category 2 | 81 mph | 251 km |
| 2007 | Lekima | Category 1 | 63 mph | 273 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 2 | 81 mph | 80 km |
| 1997 | Fritz | Category 1 | 63 mph | 219 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 1 | 58 mph | 265 km |
| 1991 | Fred | Category 1 | — | 282 km |
| 1990 | Ed | Category 1 | 75 mph | 237 km |
| 1990 | Becky | Category 1 | 75 mph | 262 km |
| 1989 | Angela | Category 2 | 81 mph | 218 km |
| 1989 | Cecil | Category 1 | 69 mph | 254 km |
| 1987 | Betty | Category 2 | 86 mph | 266 km |
| 1985 | Cecil | Category 3 | 92 mph | 183 km |
| 1985 | Andy | Category 1 | 58 mph | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 13.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 17.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 13.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 13.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in |
Ban Laongam has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in January to 78°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 84.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.4") and January the driest (0.2").