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Weather & Climate in Lập Thạch, Vietnam

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lập Thạch has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area43.2 sq mi (111.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates21.4154°N, 105.4608°W
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.9"
81% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Jul 27, 2020 ~120km W of Hanoi, Vietnam M4.9 106 km 10 km
Oct 6, 1991 33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam M4.5 127 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2024 27 km S of Xuân Mai, Vietnam M4.2 86 km 10 km
Oct 23, 1993 20 km SSW of Yên Bái, Vietnam M4.1 63 km 33 km
Oct 11, 1991 11 km N of Tuyên Quang, Vietnam M4.1 62 km 10 km
Sep 19, 2010 71 km SSW of Hòa Bình, Vietnam M4.0 139 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Yagi Category 3 104 mph 52 km
2016 Mirinae Category 1 52 mph 156 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 58 mph 183 km
2014 Kalmaegi Category 1 75 mph 112 km
2013 Haiyan Category 1 75 mph 196 km
2012 Son-tinh Category 3 81 mph 143 km
2003 Krovanh Category 2 63 mph 149 km
1997 Zita Category 1 52 mph 70 km
1996 Frankie Category 2 58 mph 132 km
1996 Niki Category 1 75 mph 158 km
1996 Sally Category 1 63 mph 218 km
1995 Lois Category 1 58 mph 242 km
1982 Nancy Category 1 81 mph 269 km
1980 Ruth Category 1 63 mph 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in
April 74°F (24°C) 3.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
June 84°F (29°C) 9.3 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 12.5 in
August 83°F (28°C) 12.6 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
October 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in

Lập Thạch has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (0.7").

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