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Weather & Climate in Phaknam, Cambodia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Phaknam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 309.4 sq mi (801.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0069°N, 106.9110°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Phnom_Penh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 3 | — | 241 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 2 | 86 mph | 231 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 2017 | Damrey | Category 2 | 81 mph | 240 km |
| 2013 | Nari | Category 1 | 75 mph | 243 km |
| 2009 | Ketsana | Category 2 | 81 mph | 223 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 2 | 81 mph | 177 km |
| 2004 | Chanthu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 193 km |
| 2001 | Lingling | Category 2 | 58 mph | 209 km |
| 1997 | Fritz | Category 1 | 63 mph | 234 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 3 | 92 mph | 188 km |
| 1993 | Kyle | Category 2 | 75 mph | 140 km |
| 1993 | Lola | Category 2 | 75 mph | 242 km |
| 1989 | Cecil | Category 1 | 69 mph | 271 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 2 | 69 mph | 164 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 10.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 14.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 22.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 21.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 18.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in |
Phaknam has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.8") and January the driest (0.1").