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Weather & Climate in Mù Cang Chải, Vietnam
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mù Cang Chải enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,163 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,163 ft (964 m) |
| Area | 61.1 sq mi (158.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.8513°N, 104.0895°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 27, 2020 | ~120km W of Hanoi, Vietnam | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2014 | 19 km NNE of S?n La, Vietnam | M4.6 | 42 km | 17 km |
| Mar 29, 1993 | 53 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.6 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam | M4.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2001 | 10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 27 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1993 | 55 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.4 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2001 | 74 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.4 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 76 km ENE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 76 km SSE of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1993 | 62 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 40 km SW of Wenshan City, China | M4.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2018 | 36 km E of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2018 | 36 km E of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 82 km W of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.3 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1996 | 100 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2011 | 51 km NW of Lào Cai, Vietnam | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2011 | 46 km SSW of S?n La, Vietnam | M4.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1996 | 72 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.1 | 99 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Yagi | Category 2 | 63 mph | 192 km |
| 2016 | Mirinae | Category 1 | 52 mph | 286 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 1 | — | 288 km |
| 2014 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 250 km |
| 2012 | Son-tinh | Category 2 | 69 mph | 290 km |
| 2003 | Krovanh | Category 1 | 58 mph | 293 km |
| 1997 | Zita | Category 1 | 46 mph | 220 km |
| 1996 | Frankie | Category 2 | 52 mph | 255 km |
| 1996 | Niki | Category 1 | 69 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Mù Cang Chải has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.5") and December the driest (0.4").