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Weather & Climate in Ban Pakla, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ban Pakla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 65.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,549 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,549 ft (472 m) |
| Area | 1,200.7 sq mi (3,109.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8694°N, 102.1115°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 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 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 73 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M5.4 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2001 | 31 km W of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2003 | 83 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 48 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2019 | 51 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 64 km W of Luang Prabang, Laos | M4.5 | 124 km | 17 km |
| May 2, 2007 | 73 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 37 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2016 | 74 km ESE of Jinghong, China | M4.5 | 119 km | 16 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 27 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2001 | 10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 42 km NNE of Luang Namtha, Laos | M4.4 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 52 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 51 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.4 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Oct 5, 2009 | 54 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 142 km | 26 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 76 km ENE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 83 km W of Xam Nua, Laos | M4.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 52 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 25 km SSE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 70 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 | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 14.6 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 15.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 0.9 in |
Ban Pakla has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.1") and January the driest (0.3").