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Weather & Climate in Yên Bái, Vietnam
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yên Bái has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Area | 41.2 sq mi (106.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,441/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.7229°N, 104.9113°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Jul 27, 2020 | ~120km W of Hanoi, Vietnam | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 2014 | 19 km NNE of S?n La, Vietnam | M4.6 | 100 km | 17 km |
| Oct 6, 1991 | 33 km E of S?n La, Vietnam | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2024 | 27 km S of Xuân Mai, Vietnam | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 1993 | 20 km SSW of Yên Bái, Vietnam | M4.1 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 1991 | 11 km N of Tuyên Quang, Vietnam | M4.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 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 | 115 km |
| 2016 | Mirinae | Category 1 | 52 mph | 216 km |
| 2014 | Rammasun | Category 2 | 46 mph | 213 km |
| 2014 | Kalmaegi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 164 km |
| 2013 | Haiyan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 260 km |
| 2012 | Son-tinh | Category 2 | 81 mph | 209 km |
| 2003 | Krovanh | Category 1 | 58 mph | 207 km |
| 1997 | Zita | Category 1 | 52 mph | 136 km |
| 1996 | Frankie | Category 2 | 58 mph | 189 km |
| 1996 | Niki | Category 1 | 69 mph | 205 km |
| 1996 | Sally | Category 1 | 63 mph | 268 km |
| 1995 | Lois | Category 1 | 58 mph | 287 km |
| 1980 | Ruth | Category 1 | 63 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 13.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 14.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in |
Yên Bái has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 60°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.5") and January the driest (0.9").