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Weather & Climate in Chiang Kham, Thailand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chiang Kham has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,299 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 300.2 sq mi (777.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5233°N, 100.3000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 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 | 139 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 2007 | 40 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M6.3 | 118 km | 9 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M6.1 | 68 km | 6 km |
| Mar 24, 2011 | 25 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | M5.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 73 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M5.4 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Sep 11, 1994 | 41 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M5.2 | 82 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 31 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M5.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 40 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M5.0 | 136 km | 28 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 42 km SE of Fang, Thailand | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 29 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 24 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.9 | 136 km | 36 km |
| Mar 24, 2011 | 23 km NNE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.8 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ban Houayxay, Laos | M4.7 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 53 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M4.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2017 | 40 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1995 | 9 km ENE of Rong Kwang, Thailand | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 48 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 40 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 40 km WNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Chiang Kham has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 69°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (0.2").