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Weather & Climate in Pakxong, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pakxong enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,219 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,219 ft (1,286 m) |
| Area | 1,542.9 sq mi (3,996.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1815°N, 106.2304°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | — | 284 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 2 | 86 mph | 186 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 2 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 2017 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 292 km |
| 2013 | Wutip | Category 2 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 2013 | Nari | Category 1 | 58 mph | 222 km |
| 2009 | Ketsana | Category 2 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 2 | 81 mph | 86 km |
| 1997 | Fritz | Category 1 | 63 mph | 219 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 1 | 58 mph | 250 km |
| 1993 | Kyle | Category 1 | 69 mph | 285 km |
| 1990 | Ed | Category 1 | 75 mph | 253 km |
| 1990 | Becky | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 1989 | Angela | Category 2 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 1989 | Cecil | Category 1 | 69 mph | 256 km |
| 1987 | Betty | Category 2 | 86 mph | 295 km |
| 1985 | Cecil | Category 3 | 92 mph | 215 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 2 | 69 mph | 253 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 13.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 15.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 22.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 17.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 14.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
Pakxong has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 97.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.1") and December the driest (0.0").