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Weather & Climate in Khoa, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 75.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,293 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Area | 1,087.6 sq mi (2,817.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.0783°N, 102.5061°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 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 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2003 | 83 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2019 | 51 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1993 | 53 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.6 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2016 | 74 km ESE of Jinghong, China | M4.5 | 135 km | 16 km |
| May 2, 2007 | 73 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.5 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2002 | 94 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 27 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 37 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2001 | 10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 52 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2001 | 74 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 25 km SSE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2009 | 54 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 134 km | 26 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 83 km W of Xam Nua, Laos | M4.4 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 52 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1993 | 55 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.4 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 76 km ENE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 76 km SSE of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 42 km NNE of Luang Namtha, Laos | M4.4 | 109 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 15.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 15.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in |
Khoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 59°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.7") and January the driest (0.3").