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Weather & Climate in Sơn Trà, Vietnam
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sơn Trà has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 35,611/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.0607°N, 108.2326°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 46 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 43 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 57 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 2014 | 32 km WSW of Hu?, Vietnam | M4.6 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 48 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Vietnam | M4.5 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 63 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam | M4.5 | 130 km | 11 km |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 48 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2022 | 58 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2022 | 63 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 55 km SSE of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.4 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 51 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 56 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 58 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 67 km SSW of Tam K?, Vietnam | M4.4 | 113 km | 16 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 55 km SSW of Hu?, Vietnam | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 54 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 68 km N of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2022 | 65 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam | M4.2 | 125 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
46 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 3 | — | 289 km |
| 2025 | Kajiki | Category 2 | — | 227 km |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | — | 87 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 4 | 98 mph | 30 km |
| 2021 | Rai | Category 3 | 115 mph | 254 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 3 | 81 mph | 84 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 3 | 98 mph | 104 km |
| 2017 | Doksuri | Category 2 | 92 mph | 161 km |
| 2013 | Wutip | Category 2 | 75 mph | 136 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 2 | 86 mph | 193 km |
| 2013 | Nari | Category 1 | 86 mph | 29 km |
| 2012 | Son-tinh | Category 3 | 98 mph | 163 km |
| 2010 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 52 mph | 248 km |
| 2010 | Conson | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 2009 | Ketsana | Category 2 | 81 mph | 89 km |
| 2007 | Lekima | Category 1 | 69 mph | 188 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 3 | 86 mph | 31 km |
| 2005 | Kai-tak | Category 1 | 75 mph | 193 km |
| 2004 | Chanthu | Category 1 | 69 mph | 245 km |
| 2003 | Nepartak | Category 1 | 69 mph | 158 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 | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ly Son Group (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ly Son Group | Volcanic field | 157 m (515 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 22.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 15.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 8.6 in |
Sơn Trà has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 70°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 79.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (22.0") and March the driest (1.3").