Ban Samae Dam weather in March
In March, Ban Samae Dam sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 27°C, with 38 mm of rain across 5.9 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time in March, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Ban Samae Dam's 2nd-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ban Samae Dam's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 27°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- 5.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:31 AM – 6:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.15 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.3
- out of 10
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical March day in Ban Samae Dam reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 27°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 1°C warmer than February and about 1°C cooler than April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 27 |
| 2 | 30 | 27 |
| 3 | 30 | 27 |
| 4 | 31 | 27 |
| 5 | 31 | 27 |
| 6 | 31 | 27 |
| 7 | 31 | 27 |
| 8 | 31 | 27 |
| 9 | 31 | 27 |
| 10 | 31 | 27 |
| 11 | 31 | 27 |
| 12 | 31 | 27 |
| 13 | 31 | 27 |
| 14 | 31 | 27 |
| 15 | 31 | 27 |
| 16 | 31 | 27 |
| 17 | 31 | 27 |
| 18 | 31 | 27 |
| 19 | 31 | 27 |
| 20 | 31 | 27 |
| 21 | 31 | 27 |
| 22 | 31 | 27 |
| 23 | 31 | 27 |
| 24 | 31 | 27 |
| 25 | 31 | 27 |
| 26 | 31 | 27 |
| 27 | 31 | 27 |
| 28 | 31 | 27 |
| 29 | 31 | 27 |
| 30 | 31 | 28 |
| 31 | 31 | 28 |
How March really feels in Ban Samae Dam
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Ban Samae Dam weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 5th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 24° | 15 | 3 | 11.3 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 30° / 26° | 12 | 2.6 | 11.5 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 31° / 27° | 38 | 5.9 | 11.9 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 32° / 28° | 67 | 9.7 | 12.3 | 4.2 |
| May | 32° / 28° | 124 | 18.2 | 12.6 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 31° / 28° | 100 | 20.1 | 12.8 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 31° / 28° | 107 | 21 | 12.7 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 31° / 27° | 114 | 21.6 | 12.5 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 30° / 27° | 212 | 24.5 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 30° / 26° | 208 | 21 | 11.7 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 30° / 25° | 43 | 6.3 | 11.4 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 30° / 24° | 10 | 1.7 | 11.2 | 6.3 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 59% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 25%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Cloudier (%) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 82 | 18 |
| 2 | 82 | 18 |
| 3 | 82 | 18 |
| 4 | 82 | 18 |
| 5 | 82 | 18 |
| 6 | 82 | 18 |
| 7 | 82 | 18 |
| 8 | 81 | 19 |
| 9 | 81 | 19 |
| 10 | 80 | 20 |
| 11 | 80 | 20 |
| 12 | 79 | 21 |
| 13 | 78 | 22 |
| 14 | 77 | 23 |
| 15 | 76 | 24 |
| 16 | 75 | 25 |
| 17 | 74 | 26 |
| 18 | 73 | 27 |
| 19 | 72 | 28 |
| 20 | 72 | 28 |
| 21 | 70 | 30 |
| 22 | 70 | 30 |
| 23 | 68 | 32 |
| 24 | 68 | 32 |
| 25 | 68 | 32 |
| 26 | 67 | 33 |
| 27 | 66 | 34 |
| 28 | 66 | 34 |
| 29 | 65 | 35 |
| 30 | 65 | 35 |
| 31 | 65 | 35 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Ban Samae Dam gets around 38 mm of rain over 5.9 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 19% and peaks near 27% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 |
| 2 | 11 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 12 |
| 7 | 12 |
| 8 | 13 |
| 9 | 13 |
| 10 | 14 |
| 11 | 14 |
| 12 | 15 |
| 13 | 16 |
| 14 | 17 |
| 15 | 18 |
| 16 | 19 |
| 17 | 20 |
| 18 | 21 |
| 19 | 22 |
| 20 | 23 |
| 21 | 23 |
| 22 | 24 |
| 23 | 25 |
| 24 | 25 |
| 25 | 26 |
| 26 | 26 |
| 27 | 26 |
| 28 | 27 |
| 29 | 27 |
| 30 | 27 |
| 31 | 27 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the miserable band about 68% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Miserable (%) | 51 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 81 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 37 | 51 |
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 37 | 51 |
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 36 | 52 |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 36 | 54 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 35 | 55 |
| 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 34 | 57 |
| 7 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 58 |
| 8 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 32 | 59 |
| 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 31 | 60 |
| 10 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 62 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 64 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 65 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 67 |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 68 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 26 | 70 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 71 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24 | 72 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 73 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 73 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 75 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 75 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 76 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21 | 76 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 77 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 77 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 78 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 79 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 79 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 80 |
| 30 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 81 |
| 31 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 81 |
Wind in March
Winds average 16 km/h in March, the windiest month of the year.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 15 km/h on the calmest days to 16 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 16 | light breeze |
| 3 | 16 | light breeze |
| 4 | 16 | light breeze |
| 5 | 16 | light breeze |
| 6 | 16 | light breeze |
| 7 | 16 | light breeze |
| 8 | 16 | light breeze |
| 9 | 16 | light breeze |
| 10 | 16 | light breeze |
| 11 | 16 | light breeze |
| 12 | 16 | light breeze |
| 13 | 16 | light breeze |
| 14 | 16 | light breeze |
| 15 | 16 | light breeze |
| 16 | 16 | light breeze |
| 17 | 16 | light breeze |
| 18 | 16 | light breeze |
| 19 | 16 | light breeze |
| 20 | 16 | light breeze |
| 21 | 16 | light breeze |
| 22 | 16 | light breeze |
| 23 | 16 | light breeze |
| 24 | 16 | light breeze |
| 25 | 16 | light breeze |
| 26 | 16 | light breeze |
| 27 | 16 | light breeze |
| 28 | 16 | light breeze |
| 29 | 16 | light breeze |
| 30 | 16 | light breeze |
| 31 | 16 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:40 AM to 6:20 AM, and sunset from 6:23 PM to 6:26 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:40 | 6:23 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:40 | 6:23 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:39 | 6:24 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:39 | 6:24 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:24 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:37 | 6:24 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:37 | 6:24 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:36 | 6:24 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:36 | 6:24 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:35 | 6:25 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:34 | 6:25 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:25 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:33 | 6:25 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:25 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:25 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:25 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:25 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:25 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:26 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:26 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:26 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:26 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:26 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:26 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:26 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:26 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:26 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:26 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:26 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:26 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:26 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.15 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.66 kWh/m² to a high of 6.31 kWh/m² in April across the year — March's 6.15 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Level | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ban Samae Dam
In March, Ban Samae Dam sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ban Samae Dam sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Ban Samae Dam's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Ban Samae Dam?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Ban Samae Dam for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ban Samae Dam in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Ban Samae Dam sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 27°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ban Samae Dam in March
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 24 km away) is warmest in May at about 31°C and coldest in January near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 31 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Ban Samae Dam in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ban Samae Dam peaks around August 16 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 21 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Ban Samae Dam in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ban Samae Dam is worst in January — around 114 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.5× the cleanest month (August, 46 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 114 | 97 | 69 | 62 | 54 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 60 | 87 | 101 | 102 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 114 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 97 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 69 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 62 | Unhealthy |
| May | 54 | Poor |
| Jun | 46 | Poor |
| Jul | 47 | Poor |
| Aug | 46 | Poor |
| Sep | 60 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 87 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 101 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 102 | Unhealthy |
Where is Ban Samae Dam?
Ban Samae Dam sits at 13.6°N, 100.4°E, 7 m above sea level, in Thailand. The nearest listed city is Ban Khlong Bang Bon, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Ban Samae Dam
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ban Samae Dam.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ban Samae Dam has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 14 m around an average of 3 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 40 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 874 m.
The land around Ban Samae Dam is covered by artificial surfaces (38%) and water (27%) within 3 km, water (37%) and artificial surfaces (35%) within 16 km, and water (33%) and cropland (26%) within 80 km.
Thailand travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 31% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $8,057
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.8
- per 100k, 2011
- Road deaths
- 32.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 402
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ban Samae Dam (13.5896°, 100.3873°, elevation 7 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).