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Weather & Climate in Lao Bảo, Vietnam
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lao Bảo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 659 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 43.0 sq mi (111.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6141°N, 106.6007°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| May 15, 2014 | 32 km WSW of Hu?, Vietnam | M4.6 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 55 km SSW of Hu?, Vietnam | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
34 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kajiki | Category 2 | — | 188 km |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | — | 132 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 2 | 86 mph | 151 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 2 | 75 mph | 102 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2017 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 132 km |
| 2013 | Wutip | Category 2 | 75 mph | 121 km |
| 2013 | Nari | Category 1 | 75 mph | 193 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2012 | Son-tinh | Category 3 | 98 mph | 206 km |
| 2010 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 52 mph | 181 km |
| 2009 | Ketsana | Category 2 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 2007 | Lekima | Category 1 | 63 mph | 139 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 2 | 81 mph | 117 km |
| 2003 | Nepartak | Category 1 | 69 mph | 278 km |
| 2000 | Wukong | Category 1 | 63 mph | 263 km |
| 1997 | Fritz | Category 1 | 63 mph | 199 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 58 mph | 294 km |
| 1995 | Ted | Category 1 | 58 mph | 230 km |
| 1995 | Lois | Category 1 | 58 mph | 286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 16.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in |
Lao Bảo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 68°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 78.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.0") and February the driest (0.8").