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Weather & Climate in Muang Mok, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muang Mok has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 315 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 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,018 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 315 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,018 ft (920 m) |
| Area | 1,305.4 sq mi (3,381.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.9100°N, 104.0063°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 26, 2015 | 73 km ESE of Muang Phônsavan, Laos | M4.5 | 36 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kajiki | Category 2 | — | 182 km |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | — | 244 km |
| 2024 | Yagi | Category 2 | 63 mph | 292 km |
| 2017 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 177 km |
| 2016 | Mirinae | Category 1 | 52 mph | 271 km |
| 2013 | Wutip | Category 2 | 69 mph | 147 km |
| 2007 | Lekima | Category 1 | 63 mph | 286 km |
| 1996 | Frankie | Category 2 | 52 mph | 252 km |
| 1996 | Niki | Category 1 | 63 mph | 206 km |
| 1995 | Lois | Category 1 | 52 mph | 160 km |
| 1993 | Lewis | Category 1 | 58 mph | 294 km |
| 1991 | Fred | Category 1 | 69 mph | 262 km |
| 1990 | Becky | Category 1 | 63 mph | 291 km |
| 1989 | Brian | Category 1 | 58 mph | 252 km |
| 1987 | Cary | Category 1 | 63 mph | 287 km |
| 1985 | Cecil | Category 2 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 1985 | Dot | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
| 1982 | Nancy | Category 1 | 81 mph | 168 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 15.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 19.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 18.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in |
Muang Mok has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 94.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.8") and January the driest (0.3").