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Weather & Climate in Khun Yuam, Thailand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Khun Yuam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 72.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Area | 974.2 sq mi (2,523.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8296°N, 97.9335°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 7, 2022 | 40 km ENE of Pyu, Myanmar | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | Myanmar-Thailand border region | M4.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1995 | 52 km SSW of Fang, Thailand | M4.5 | 139 km | 41 km |
| Apr 30, 2021 | 39 km SSW of Loikaw, Myanmar | M4.4 | 104 km | 15 km |
| Aug 18, 2002 | 68 km ENE of Kyaikto, Myanmar | M4.4 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 19, 2016 | Myanmar | M4.3 | 138 km | 27 km |
| Dec 12, 1990 | 78 km N of Pai, Thailand | M4.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 2013 | 30 km N of Chiang Mai, Thailand | M4.2 | 115 km | 35 km |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 43 km NNE of Chiang Mai, Thailand | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1995 | 47 km SSW of Mae Hong Son, Thailand | M4.0 | 16 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 34 km E of Pai, Thailand | M4.0 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Nov 5, 1991 | 29 km S of Mae Hong Son, Thailand | M3.9 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1990 | 58 km W of Mae Chai, Thailand | M3.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 1994 | 13 km SSE of Mae Tha, Thailand | M3.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 1 | — | 259 km |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 132 mph | 252 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in |
Khun Yuam has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 65°F in January to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.2").