Weather & Climate in Ban Mae Waen, Thailand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ban Mae Waen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,411 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Area | 300.5 sq mi (778.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3141°N, 99.1884°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 5, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M6.1 | 63 km | 6 km |
| Sep 11, 1994 | 41 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M5.2 | 46 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 42 km SE of Fang, Thailand | M5.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 31 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M5.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 40 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 40 km WNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2015 | 66 km NNW of Fang, Thailand | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 26 km SW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1995 | 52 km SSW of Fang, Thailand | M4.5 | 20 km | 41 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 38 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 44 km SSE of Fang, Thailand | M4.5 | 40 km | 20 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 31 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2001 | 13 km W of Pa Daet, Thailand | M4.4 | 74 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 27 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2014 | 29 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 39 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 38 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 1990 | 54 km WNW of Fang, Thailand | M4.3 | 103 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Ban Mae Waen has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.1").