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Weather & Climate in Sanaxy, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sanaxy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 94.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,972 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,972 ft (906 m) |
| Area | 307.9 sq mi (797.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.0221°N, 107.2602°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 28, 2024 | 53 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M5.1 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 46 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 43 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 57 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 48 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 63 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam | M4.5 | 108 km | 11 km |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Vietnam | M4.5 | 110 km | 9 km |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 48 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 58 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2022 | 63 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam | M4.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 58 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 51 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 56 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 55 km SSW of Hu?, Vietnam | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2021 | 38 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 118 km | 13 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 67 km SSW of Tam K?, Vietnam | M4.4 | 96 km | 16 km |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 55 km SSE of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.4 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 54 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 68 km N of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2022 | 65 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam | M4.2 | 103 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 3 | — | 254 km |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | — | 238 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 2 | 98 mph | 114 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 75 mph | 227 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 92 mph | 145 km |
| 2017 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 298 km |
| 2013 | Wutip | Category 2 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 2013 | Nari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 2009 | Ketsana | Category 2 | 81 mph | 137 km |
| 2007 | Lekima | Category 1 | 63 mph | 298 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 75 km |
| 2005 | Kai-tak | Category 1 | 69 mph | 286 km |
| 2004 | Chanthu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 199 km |
| 2001 | Lingling | Category 3 | 58 mph | 229 km |
| 1997 | Fritz | Category 1 | 63 mph | 126 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 3 | 92 mph | 138 km |
| 1993 | Kyle | Category 2 | 75 mph | 214 km |
| 1990 | Mike | Category 1 | 58 mph | 276 km |
| 1990 | Ed | Category 1 | 81 mph | 209 km |
| 1989 | Angela | Category 2 | 86 mph | 265 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.5 m (28 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2017 | QUANG NAM | Meteorological | 8.5 m | 1 | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 19.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 17.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 14.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in |
Sanaxy has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 64°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.2") and January the driest (0.4").