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Weather & Climate in Kon Tum, Vietnam
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kon Tum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,781 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,781 ft (543 m) |
| Area | 167.2 sq mi (433.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.3545°N, 108.0076°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 53 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 46 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 43 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 57 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 48 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 63 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam | M4.5 | 66 km | 11 km |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Vietnam | M4.5 | 67 km | 9 km |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 48 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.5 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2021 | 38 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 38 km | 13 km |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 55 km SSE of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.4 | 65 km | 11 km |
| Apr 14, 2022 | 63 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam | M4.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 51 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 56 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 58 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 67 km SSW of Tam K?, Vietnam | M4.4 | 79 km | 16 km |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 58 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 54 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 68 km N of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2022 | 65 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam | M4.2 | 68 km | 14 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 38 km SW of Tam K?, Vietnam | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 3 | — | 145 km |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | — | 271 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 98 mph | 164 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 3 | 115 mph | 279 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 2 | 92 mph | 114 km |
| 2017 | Damrey | Category 2 | 81 mph | 213 km |
| 2013 | Nari | Category 1 | 86 mph | 162 km |
| 2009 | Ketsana | Category 2 | 81 mph | 118 km |
| 2009 | Mirinae | Category 1 | 52 mph | 244 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 3 | 86 mph | 163 km |
| 2005 | Kai-tak | Category 1 | 69 mph | 234 km |
| 2004 | Chanthu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 90 km |
| 2003 | Nepartak | Category 1 | 69 mph | 289 km |
| 2001 | Lingling | Category 3 | 81 mph | 120 km |
| 1997 | Fritz | Category 1 | 63 mph | 151 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 3 | 98 mph | 66 km |
| 1995 | Yvette | Category 1 | 58 mph | 211 km |
| 1993 | Lola | Category 2 | 75 mph | 231 km |
| 1993 | Kyle | Category 2 | 81 mph | 129 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 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ly Son Group (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ly Son Group | Volcanic field | 157 m (515 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 13.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 12.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in |
Kon Tum has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.1") and January the driest (0.2").