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Weather & Climate in Chai Prakan, Thailand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chai Prakan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 87.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,644 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,644 ft (501 m) |
| Area | 299.8 sq mi (776.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7314°N, 99.1400°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Mar 24, 2011 | 27 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | M6.9 | 128 km | 8 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M6.1 | 56 km | 6 km |
| Mar 24, 2011 | 25 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | M5.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1994 | 41 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M5.2 | 43 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 31 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M5.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 42 km SE of Fang, Thailand | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 29 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 24 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.9 | 128 km | 36 km |
| Mar 24, 2011 | 23 km NNE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.8 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 131 km E of Taunggyi, Myanmar | M4.7 | 144 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2015 | 66 km NNW of Fang, Thailand | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 26 km SW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 40 km WNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 40 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 41 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 37 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.6 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1995 | 52 km SSW of Fang, Thailand | M4.5 | 31 km | 41 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 38 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.5 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 44 km SSE of Fang, Thailand | M4.5 | 37 km | 20 km |
| Jan 24, 2006 | 121 km ESE of Taunggyi, Myanmar | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Chai Prakan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 67°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (0.2").