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Weather & Climate in Luang Namtha, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Luang Namtha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Area | 637.1 sq mi (1,650.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.9486°N, 101.4019°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 16, 2007 | 40 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M6.3 | 86 km | 9 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 73 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M5.4 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 40 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M5.0 | 136 km | 28 km |
| Feb 19, 2001 | 31 km W of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2010 | 91 km SW of Jinghong, China | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 53 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ban Houayxay, Laos | M4.7 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2017 | 40 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 37 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.6 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 48 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2019 | 51 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2022 | 53 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 64 km W of Luang Prabang, Laos | M4.5 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Jan 25, 1997 | 42 km ENE of Jinghong, China | M4.5 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 38 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.5 | 89 km | 29 km |
| Mar 5, 2016 | 74 km ESE of Jinghong, China | M4.5 | 82 km | 16 km |
| Apr 22, 2016 | 37 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 51 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.4 | 75 km | 35 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 42 km NNE of Luang Namtha, Laos | M4.4 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 2011 | 44 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 16.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in |
Luang Namtha has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 64°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 68.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.1") and January the driest (0.4").