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Weather & Climate in Muang Phônsavan, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muang Phônsavan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,629 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,629 ft (1,106 m) |
| Area | 300.3 sq mi (777.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4494°N, 103.1917°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 28, 1996 | 61 km W of Muang Phônsavan, Laos | M4.8 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2003 | 83 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2007 | 73 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2015 | 73 km ESE of Muang Phônsavan, Laos | M4.5 | 73 km | 13 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 83 km W of Xam Nua, Laos | M4.4 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 76 km SSE of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 72 km N of Muang Phônsavan, Laos | M4.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kajiki | Category 2 | — | 280 km |
| 2017 | Doksuri | Category 1 | 92 mph | 281 km |
| 2013 | Wutip | Category 1 | 69 mph | 249 km |
| 1996 | Frankie | Category 1 | 52 mph | 299 km |
| 1996 | Niki | Category 1 | 63 mph | 259 km |
| 1995 | Lois | Category 1 | 52 mph | 244 km |
| 1982 | Nancy | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 12.1 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Muang Phônsavan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in December to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.9") and December the driest (0.2").