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Weather & Climate in Muang Hôngsa, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muang Hôngsa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,867 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 74.3°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,867 ft (569 m) |
| Area | 654.1 sq mi (1,694.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7025°N, 101.3397°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 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 | 109 km | 9 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 73 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M5.4 | 15 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 61 km W of Muang Phônsavan, Laos | M4.8 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 53 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M4.7 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ban Houayxay, Laos | M4.7 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 37 km S of Sainyabuli, Laos | M4.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 48 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 44 km N of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M4.5 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 38 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.5 | 115 km | 29 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 64 km W of Luang Prabang, Laos | M4.5 | 29 km | 17 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 31 km NNW of Sainyabuli, Laos | M4.5 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 51 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.4 | 110 km | 35 km |
| May 15, 2007 | 40 km ENE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 2009 | 4 km W of Muang Xay, Laos | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2007 | 54 km ENE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2007 | 41 km ENE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Nov 10, 2009 | 8 km WNW of Muang Xay, Laos | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2007 | 35 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2007 | 28 km SSE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 37 km NNE of Ban Houayxay, Laos | M3.9 | 122 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 | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Muang Hôngsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 66°F in December to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (0.3").