Weather & Climate in Mường Chà, Vietnam

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Mường Chà enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 70.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,716 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	69.2°F
	28% above US avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,716 ft (523 m)
Area	143.2 sq mi (370.8 km²)
Population Density	97/sq mi
Coordinates	21.7617°N, 103.0978°W
Timezone	Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.2"

85% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 17.24"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Apr 24, 1995	73 km SSW of Gejiu, China	M5.2	110 km	33 km
Feb 19, 2001	31 km W of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam	M4.9	57 km	10 km
Apr 3, 2003	83 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam	M4.7	125 km	10 km
Jan 14, 2019	51 km SW of Phôngsali, Laos	M4.6	145 km	10 km
Mar 29, 1993	53 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam	M4.6	12 km	33 km
Jul 19, 2014	19 km NNE of S?n La, Vietnam	M4.6	96 km	17 km
May 16, 2025	27 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam	M4.5	1 km	10 km
Oct 6, 1991	33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam	M4.5	125 km	10 km
Apr 12, 2002	94 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos	M4.5	82 km	10 km
May 2, 2007	73 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam	M4.5	115 km	10 km
Jun 16, 2020	100 km NNE of Phôngsali, Laos	M4.5	94 km	10 km
Feb 24, 2016	55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam	M4.5	54 km	10 km
Apr 22, 2016	37 km NE of Phôngsali, Laos	M4.5	79 km	10 km
Mar 4, 2001	10 km WSW of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam	M4.5	48 km	10 km
May 22, 2009	25 km SSE of Phôngsali, Laos	M4.4	94 km	10 km
Sep 19, 1993	52 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos	M4.4	126 km	33 km
Oct 5, 2009	54 km NNW of Phôngsali, Laos	M4.4	132 km	26 km
Apr 2, 2001	74 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam	M4.4	41 km	33 km
Nov 9, 1995	76 km ENE of Phôngsali, Laos	M4.4	51 km	33 km
Mar 14, 2022	76 km SSE of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam	M4.4	114 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2024	Yagi	Category 1	63 mph	282 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	62°F (16°C)	1.7 in
March	67°F (20°C)	1.5 in
April	72°F (22°C)	4.3 in
May	75°F (24°C)	8.3 in
June	76°F (25°C)	12.3 in	Warmest
July	76°F (24°C)	17.2 in	Wettest
August	76°F (24°C)	15.2 in
September	74°F (23°C)	5.4 in
October	71°F (21°C)	2.7 in
November	65°F (18°C)	0.9 in
December	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in

Mường Chà has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 59°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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