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Weather & Climate in Ban Siphôm, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ban Siphôm has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,850 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,850 ft (564 m) |
| Area | 477.1 sq mi (1,235.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5627°N, 100.7742°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 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 | 105 km | 9 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M6.1 | 116 km | 6 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 73 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M5.4 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Sep 11, 1994 | 41 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M5.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 42 km SE of Fang, Thailand | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 40 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M5.0 | 148 km | 28 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 31 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ban Houayxay, Laos | M4.7 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1995 | 9 km ENE of Rong Kwang, Thailand | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2017 | 40 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 53 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M4.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 37 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.6 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 48 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 26 km SW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 37 km S of Sainyabuli, Laos | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 40 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 38 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.5 | 108 km | 29 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 38 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 44 km N of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M4.5 | 15 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Ban Siphôm has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 67°F in December to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.2").