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Weather & Climate in Borikhan, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Borikhan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 123.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 1,305.4 sq mi (3,381.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5629°N, 103.7267°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 26, 2015 | 73 km ESE of Muang Phônsavan, Laos | M4.5 | 70 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kajiki | Category 2 | — | 208 km |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | — | 264 km |
| 2017 | Doksuri | Category 1 | 92 mph | 182 km |
| 2013 | Wutip | Category 1 | 69 mph | 144 km |
| 1996 | Frankie | Category 1 | 52 mph | 299 km |
| 1996 | Niki | Category 1 | 63 mph | 253 km |
| 1995 | Lois | Category 1 | 52 mph | 200 km |
| 1991 | Fred | Category 1 | — | 279 km |
| 1989 | Brian | Category 1 | 58 mph | 283 km |
| 1985 | Cecil | Category 1 | — | 290 km |
| 1982 | Nancy | Category 1 | 81 mph | 203 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 17.8 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 23.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 28.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 25.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 15.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in |
Borikhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 123.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (28.5") and January the driest (0.1").