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Weather & Climate in Dak Cheung, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dak Cheung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 277 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 93.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,052 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,052 ft (1,235 m) |
| Area | 307.1 sq mi (795.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4667°N, 107.2667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 28, 2024 | 53 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M5.1 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 46 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 43 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 57 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 32 km WSW of Hu?, Vietnam | M4.6 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 48 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Vietnam | M4.5 | 125 km | 9 km |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 63 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam | M4.5 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 48 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 58 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2022 | 63 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 55 km SSE of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.4 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 51 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2021 | 38 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 56 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 58 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 67 km SSW of Tam K?, Vietnam | M4.4 | 106 km | 16 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 55 km SSW of Hu?, Vietnam | M4.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 54 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 68 km N of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
33 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 3 | — | 286 km |
| 2025 | Kajiki | Category 2 | — | 298 km |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | — | 192 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 2 | 98 mph | 75 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 75 mph | 183 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 92 mph | 146 km |
| 2017 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 249 km |
| 2013 | Wutip | Category 2 | 75 mph | 233 km |
| 2013 | Nari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 107 km |
| 2012 | Son-tinh | Category 3 | 98 mph | 282 km |
| 2010 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 52 mph | 293 km |
| 2009 | Ketsana | Category 2 | 81 mph | 134 km |
| 2007 | Lekima | Category 1 | 63 mph | 249 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 30 km |
| 2005 | Kai-tak | Category 1 | 69 mph | 282 km |
| 2004 | Chanthu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 233 km |
| 2003 | Nepartak | Category 1 | 69 mph | 281 km |
| 2001 | Lingling | Category 3 | 58 mph | 265 km |
| 1997 | Fritz | Category 1 | 63 mph | 103 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 3 | 92 mph | 158 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.5 m (28 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2017 | QUANG NAM | Meteorological | 8.5 m | 1 | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ly Son Group (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ly Son Group | Volcanic field | 157 m (515 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 22.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 19.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 14.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in |
Dak Cheung has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 57°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.5") and February the driest (0.8").