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Weather & Climate in Mường Lát, Vietnam
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mường Lát enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 276 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 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 748 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 297.7 sq mi (771.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.5292°N, 104.6014°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 27, 2020 | ~120km W of Hanoi, Vietnam | M4.9 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2003 | 83 km S of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2014 | 19 km NNE of S?n La, Vietnam | M4.6 | 125 km | 17 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 83 km W of Xam Nua, Laos | M4.4 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 76 km SSE of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1995 | 72 km N of Muang Phônsavan, Laos | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2024 | 27 km S of Xuân Mai, Vietnam | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2011 | 46 km SSW of S?n La, Vietnam | M4.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1993 | 20 km SSW of Yên Bái, Vietnam | M4.1 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2010 | 71 km SSW of Hòa Bình, Vietnam | M4.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kajiki | Category 2 | — | 243 km |
| 2024 | Yagi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 126 km |
| 2016 | Mirinae | Category 1 | 52 mph | 171 km |
| 2014 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 236 km |
| 2013 | Wutip | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 285 km |
| 2012 | Son-tinh | Category 3 | 86 mph | 209 km |
| 2003 | Krovanh | Category 1 | 58 mph | 262 km |
| 1997 | Zita | Category 1 | 46 mph | 173 km |
| 1996 | Frankie | Category 2 | 58 mph | 138 km |
| 1996 | Niki | Category 1 | 69 mph | 120 km |
| 1995 | Lois | Category 1 | 58 mph | 175 km |
| 1993 | Lewis | Category 1 | 58 mph | 286 km |
| 1989 | Brian | Category 1 | 58 mph | 269 km |
| 1982 | Nancy | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 1980 | Ruth | Category 1 | 63 mph | 230 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 11.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in |
Mường Lát has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 57°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (0.3").