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Weather & Climate in Phrao, Thailand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Phrao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,437 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,437 ft (438 m) |
| Area | 300.4 sq mi (778.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3659°N, 99.2019°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 5, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M6.1 | 59 km | 6 km |
| Sep 11, 1994 | 41 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M5.2 | 41 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 42 km SE of Fang, Thailand | M5.0 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 31 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 40 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 40 km WNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2015 | 66 km NNW of Fang, Thailand | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 26 km SW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1995 | 52 km SSW of Fang, Thailand | M4.5 | 17 km | 41 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 38 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.5 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 44 km SSE of Fang, Thailand | M4.5 | 35 km | 20 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 31 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.4 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2001 | 13 km W of Pa Daet, Thailand | M4.4 | 71 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 27 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2014 | 29 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 33 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 39 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 38 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 1990 | 54 km WNW of Fang, Thailand | M4.3 | 98 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in |
Phrao has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 66°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.2").