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Weather & Climate in Kim Sơn, Vietnam
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kim Sơn has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 69.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 12.0 sq mi (31.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6041°N, 104.9190°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 27, 2020 | ~120km W of Hanoi, Vietnam | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2015 | 73 km ESE of Muang Phônsavan, Laos | M4.5 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Mar 25, 2024 | 27 km S of Xuân Mai, Vietnam | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2010 | 71 km SSW of Hòa Bình, Vietnam | M4.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kajiki | Category 2 | — | 139 km |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | — | 206 km |
| 2024 | Yagi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 175 km |
| 2017 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 194 km |
| 2016 | Mirinae | Category 1 | 52 mph | 149 km |
| 2014 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 285 km |
| 2013 | Wutip | Category 2 | 75 mph | 190 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 274 km |
| 2012 | Son-tinh | Category 3 | 86 mph | 192 km |
| 2007 | Lekima | Category 1 | 63 mph | 252 km |
| 2003 | Krovanh | Category 1 | 58 mph | 295 km |
| 1997 | Zita | Category 1 | 46 mph | 216 km |
| 1996 | Frankie | Category 2 | 58 mph | 129 km |
| 1996 | Niki | Category 1 | 69 mph | 84 km |
| 1996 | Willie | Category 1 | 52 mph | 252 km |
| 1995 | Lois | Category 1 | 58 mph | 76 km |
| 1993 | Lewis | Category 1 | 58 mph | 209 km |
| 1991 | Fred | Category 1 | 69 mph | 230 km |
| 1990 | Becky | Category 1 | 69 mph | 261 km |
| 1989 | Angela | Category 2 | 75 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1899 | NORTH CENTRAL VIETNAM | Unknown | 3.0 m | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.6 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 10.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in |
Kim Sơn has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 59°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.5") and January the driest (0.6").