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Weather & Climate in Điện Biên Đông, Vietnam
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Điện Biên Đông enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 79.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,733 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,733 ft (833 m) |
| Area | 24.8 sq mi (64.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.2967°N, 103.2201°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Feb 19, 2001 | 31 km W of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2003 | 83 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1993 | 53 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.6 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2014 | 19 km NNE of S?n La, Vietnam | M4.6 | 81 km | 17 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2007 | 73 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 27 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam | M4.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2001 | 10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.5 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 94 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2020 | 100 km NNE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 37 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 83 km W of Xam Nua, Laos | M4.4 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 76 km ENE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 76 km SSE of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1993 | 55 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.4 | 67 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 25 km SSE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2001 | 74 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.4 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1996 | 100 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.3 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 82 km W of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.3 | 131 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Yagi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 259 km |
| 1997 | Zita | Category 1 | — | 299 km |
| 1996 | Frankie | Category 1 | 52 mph | 300 km |
| 1996 | Niki | Category 1 | 63 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 17.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 14.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Điện Biên Đông has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in December to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 68.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.3") and January the driest (0.3").