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Weather & Climate in Xaysetha, Laos
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xaysetha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 83.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 307.9 sq mi (797.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.8144°N, 106.9344°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Vientiane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 46 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 43 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 57 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 48 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 63 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam | M4.5 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Vietnam | M4.5 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 48 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 58 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2022 | 63 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 51 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 56 km NNE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 55 km SSW of Hu?, Vietnam | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2021 | 38 km NE of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.4 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Apr 15, 2022 | 67 km SSW of Tam K?, Vietnam | M4.4 | 134 km | 16 km |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 55 km SSE of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.4 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 54 km S of Trà My, Vietnam | M4.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 68 km N of Kon Tum, Vietnam | M4.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2022 | 65 km WSW of Qu?ng Ngãi, Vietnam | M4.2 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 38 km SW of Tam K?, Vietnam | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Kalmaegi | Category 3 | — | 270 km |
| 2025 | Bualoi | Category 1 | — | 273 km |
| 2022 | Noru | Category 2 | 86 mph | 152 km |
| 2020 | Vamco | Category 2 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 2020 | Molave | Category 1 | 81 mph | 184 km |
| 2013 | Nari | Category 1 | 75 mph | 174 km |
| 2009 | Ketsana | Category 2 | 81 mph | 177 km |
| 2006 | Xangsane | Category 2 | 86 mph | 87 km |
| 2004 | Chanthu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 216 km |
| 2001 | Lingling | Category 2 | 58 mph | 242 km |
| 1997 | Fritz | Category 1 | 63 mph | 168 km |
| 1995 | Zack | Category 3 | 92 mph | 169 km |
| 1993 | Kyle | Category 2 | 75 mph | 208 km |
| 1990 | Ed | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 1989 | Angela | Category 2 | 86 mph | 288 km |
| 1989 | Cecil | Category 1 | 69 mph | 207 km |
| 1985 | Cecil | Category 3 | 92 mph | 248 km |
| 1984 | Agnes | Category 2 | 69 mph | 168 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 21.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 20.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 16.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in |
Xaysetha has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 69°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 94.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.1") and January the driest (0.2").