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Weather & Climate in Sop Pong, Thailand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sop Pong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,991 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,991 ft (607 m) |
| Area | 974.2 sq mi (2,523.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5188°N, 98.2604°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Sep 11, 1994 | 41 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M5.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 42 km SE of Fang, Thailand | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 31 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 131 km E of Taunggyi, Myanmar | M4.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2015 | 66 km NNW of Fang, Thailand | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 26 km SW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 40 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2013 | Myanmar-Thailand border region | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 38 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1995 | 52 km SSW of Fang, Thailand | M4.5 | 85 km | 41 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 44 km SSE of Fang, Thailand | M4.5 | 125 km | 20 km |
| Jan 24, 2006 | 121 km ESE of Taunggyi, Myanmar | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 102 km ESE of Taunggyi, Myanmar | M4.4 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2001 | 123 km NW of Fang, Thailand | M4.4 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Aug 24, 1996 | 99 km ESE of Taunggyi, Myanmar | M4.4 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 27 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 31 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2021 | 39 km SSW of Loikaw, Myanmar | M4.4 | 123 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in |
Sop Pong has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 65°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (0.1").