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Weather & Climate in Muang Nalè, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muang Nalè has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 70.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,581 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Area | 1,200.7 sq mi (3,109.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.5321°N, 101.4468°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 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 | 75 km | 9 km |
| Jan 19, 2000 | 73 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M5.4 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 40 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M5.0 | 141 km | 28 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ban Houayxay, Laos | M4.7 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2021 | 53 km NE of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2017 | 40 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 48 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 37 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.6 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Jan 14, 2019 | 51 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 31 km NNW of Sainyabuli, Laos | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2017 | 64 km W of Luang Prabang, Laos | M4.5 | 71 km | 17 km |
| Jul 14, 1990 | 38 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.5 | 81 km | 29 km |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 44 km N of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M4.5 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2016 | 74 km ESE of Jinghong, China | M4.5 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Mar 24, 2011 | 44 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 52 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 51 km NE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.4 | 66 km | 35 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 25 km SSE of Phôngsali, Laos | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 42 km NNE of Luang Namtha, Laos | M4.4 | 88 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 2007 | 40 km ENE of Ban Houakhoua, Laos | M4.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 15.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in |
Muang Nalè has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 62°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.3") and January the driest (0.3").