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Weather & Climate in Chaem Luang, Thailand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chaem Luang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,084 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,084 ft (940 m) |
| Area | 974.2 sq mi (2,523.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0319°N, 98.2877°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 11, 1994 | 41 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M5.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 42 km SE of Fang, Thailand | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | Myanmar-Thailand border region | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 40 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 26 km SW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1995 | 52 km SSW of Fang, Thailand | M4.5 | 95 km | 41 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 44 km SSE of Fang, Thailand | M4.5 | 136 km | 20 km |
| Apr 30, 2021 | 39 km SSW of Loikaw, Myanmar | M4.4 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 78 km N of Pai, Thailand | M4.3 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jan 7, 1990 | 54 km WNW of Fang, Thailand | M4.3 | 133 km | 50 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 39 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2016 | Myanmar | M4.3 | 130 km | 27 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 41 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 2013 | 30 km N of Chiang Mai, Thailand | M4.2 | 74 km | 35 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 43 km NNE of Chiang Mai, Thailand | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 42 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 40 km SE of Fang, Thailand | M4.2 | 145 km | 12 km |
| May 9, 2014 | 39 km SSE of Fang, Thailand | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 1996 | 65 km NW of Fang, Thailand | M4.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 37 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 1 | — | 299 km |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in |
Chaem Luang has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 61°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.2").