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Weather & Climate in Sekong, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sekong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 307.1 sq mi (795.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.3458°N, 106.7237°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| May 15, 2014 | 32 km WSW of Hu?, Vietnam | M4.6 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 55 km SSW of Hu?, Vietnam | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 68 km N of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2012 | 56 km WSW of Tam K?, Vietnam | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | — | 235 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 2 | 86 mph | 131 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 2 | 75 mph | 221 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 202 km |
| 2017 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 272 km |
| 2013 | Wutip | Category 2 | 75 mph | 262 km |
| 2013 | Nari | Category 1 | 75 mph | 166 km |
| 2009 | Ketsana | Category 2 | 81 mph | 191 km |
| 2007 | Lekima | Category 1 | 63 mph | 272 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 2 | 81 mph | 34 km |
| 2004 | Chanthu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 267 km |
| 2001 | Lingling | Category 2 | 58 mph | 296 km |
| 1997 | Fritz | Category 1 | 63 mph | 163 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 2 | 58 mph | 204 km |
| 1993 | Kyle | Category 2 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 1991 | Fred | Category 1 | — | 299 km |
| 1990 | Ed | Category 1 | 75 mph | 205 km |
| 1990 | Becky | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 1989 | Angela | Category 2 | 81 mph | 229 km |
| 1989 | Cecil | Category 1 | 69 mph | 200 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 10.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 17.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 15.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in |
Sekong has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.7") and January the driest (0.3").