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Weather & Climate in Mae Lao, Thailand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mae Lao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,480 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 75.6°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,480 ft (451 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (60.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7900°N, 99.6997°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Mar 24, 2011 | 27 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | M6.9 | 101 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 2007 | 40 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M6.3 | 134 km | 9 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M6.1 | 15 km | 6 km |
| Mar 24, 2011 | 25 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | M5.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1994 | 41 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M5.2 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 29 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 40 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M5.0 | 114 km | 28 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 42 km SE of Fang, Thailand | M5.0 | 31 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 31 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M5.0 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 58 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 24 km N of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.9 | 99 km | 36 km |
| Mar 24, 2011 | 23 km NNE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.8 | 99 km | 11 km |
| Jul 29, 2022 | 65 km S of K?ng Tung, Myanmar | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ban Houayxay, Laos | M4.7 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2017 | 40 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 40 km WNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 40 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 37 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.6 | 110 km | 8 km |
| May 24, 2015 | 66 km NNW of Fang, Thailand | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 26 km SW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in |
Mae Lao has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 66°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (0.3").