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Weather & Climate in Thị Trấn Trạm Tấu, Vietnam
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Thị Trấn Trạm Tấu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,267 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,267 ft (691 m) |
| Area | 11.4 sq mi (29.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.4666°N, 104.3797°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 27, 2020 | ~120km W of Hanoi, Vietnam | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1993 | 53 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2014 | 19 km NNE of S?n La, Vietnam | M4.6 | 42 km | 17 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 27 km S of Mường Lay, Vietnam | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2016 | 55 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam | M4.5 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Mar 30, 1993 | 55 km N of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 2001 | 74 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 76 km SSE of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1993 | 62 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 2018 | 36 km E of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2018 | 36 km E of Dien Bien Phu, Vietnam | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1996 | 72 km WSW of Sa Pa, Vietnam | M4.1 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 7, 2011 | 46 km SSW of S?n La, Vietnam | M4.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1993 | 20 km SSW of Yên Bái, Vietnam | M4.1 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 1991 | 11 km N of Tuyên Quang, Vietnam | M4.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Yagi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 146 km |
| 2016 | Mirinae | Category 1 | 52 mph | 236 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 1 | 46 mph | 275 km |
| 2014 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 221 km |
| 2012 | Son-tinh | Category 3 | 81 mph | 246 km |
| 2003 | Krovanh | Category 1 | 58 mph | 261 km |
| 1997 | Zita | Category 1 | 46 mph | 181 km |
| 1996 | Frankie | Category 2 | 58 mph | 204 km |
| 1996 | Niki | Category 1 | 69 mph | 207 km |
| 1995 | Lois | Category 1 | 58 mph | 278 km |
| 1980 | Ruth | Category 1 | 63 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 13.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Thị Trấn Trạm Tấu has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 52°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.8") and December the driest (0.3").