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Weather & Climate in Wiang Pa Pao, Thailand
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wiang Pa Pao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,785 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 75.6°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,785 ft (544 m) |
| Area | 300.4 sq mi (778.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3478°N, 99.5072°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 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 | 38 km | 6 km |
| Mar 24, 2011 | 25 km NNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | M5.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1994 | 41 km NW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M5.2 | 27 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 31 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M5.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 42 km SE of Fang, Thailand | M5.0 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1995 | 9 km ENE of Rong Kwang, Thailand | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 9 km NE of Ban Houayxay, Laos | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2019 | 26 km SW of Mae Chai, Thailand | M4.6 | 20 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2015 | 66 km NNW of Fang, Thailand | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2014 | 40 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 40 km WNW of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.6 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2014 | 38 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.5 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 44 km SSE of Fang, Thailand | M4.5 | 26 km | 20 km |
| Dec 21, 1995 | 52 km SSW of Fang, Thailand | M4.5 | 47 km | 41 km |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 44 km N of Chiang Klang, Thailand | M4.5 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 2001 | 13 km W of Pa Daet, Thailand | M4.4 | 41 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 31 km SSW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.4 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 13 km NE of Tachilek, Myanmar | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2014 | 27 km SW of Chiang Rai, Thailand | M4.4 | 48 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Wiang Pa Pao has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 67°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (0.2").