Phanat Nikhom weather in March
In March, Phanat Nikhom sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 63 mm of rain across 11.6 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
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 Phanat Nikhom's 3rd-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Phanat Nikhom's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- 11.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:28 AM – 6:22 PM
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.74 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.0
- out of 10
Phanat Nikhom is town in Chon Buri province, Thailand.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical March day in Phanat Nikhom reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 32°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 1°C warmer than February and on par with April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 24 |
| 2 | 34 | 24 |
| 3 | 34 | 24 |
| 4 | 34 | 24 |
| 5 | 34 | 24 |
| 6 | 34 | 25 |
| 7 | 34 | 25 |
| 8 | 34 | 25 |
| 9 | 34 | 25 |
| 10 | 34 | 25 |
| 11 | 34 | 25 |
| 12 | 34 | 25 |
| 13 | 34 | 25 |
| 14 | 34 | 25 |
| 15 | 34 | 25 |
| 16 | 34 | 25 |
| 17 | 34 | 25 |
| 18 | 34 | 25 |
| 19 | 34 | 25 |
| 20 | 34 | 25 |
| 21 | 34 | 25 |
| 22 | 34 | 25 |
| 23 | 34 | 25 |
| 24 | 34 | 25 |
| 25 | 34 | 25 |
| 26 | 34 | 25 |
| 27 | 34 | 25 |
| 28 | 34 | 25 |
| 29 | 34 | 25 |
| 30 | 34 | 25 |
| 31 | 34 | 26 |
How March really feels in Phanat Nikhom
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.
Phanat Nikhom weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 22° | 17 | 4 | 11.3 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 33° / 23° | 21 | 4.8 | 11.6 | 3.9 |
| Mar | 34° / 25° | 63 | 11.6 | 11.9 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 34° / 26° | 98 | 16 | 12.3 | 2.4 |
| May | 34° / 26° | 182 | 23.5 | 12.6 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 33° / 26° | 175 | 22.8 | 12.8 | 2.3 |
| Jul | 32° / 26° | 174 | 24.4 | 12.7 | 2.4 |
| Aug | 32° / 26° | 196 | 25.5 | 12.4 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 32° / 25° | 282 | 26.5 | 12.1 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 32° / 25° | 178 | 19.7 | 11.7 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 32° / 24° | 34 | 5.5 | 11.4 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 32° / 22° | 8 | 1.9 | 11.2 | 5.1 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 32%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 |
| Cloudier (%) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 78 | 22 |
| 2 | 78 | 22 |
| 3 | 78 | 22 |
| 4 | 78 | 22 |
| 5 | 77 | 23 |
| 6 | 77 | 23 |
| 7 | 77 | 23 |
| 8 | 76 | 24 |
| 9 | 76 | 24 |
| 10 | 75 | 25 |
| 11 | 74 | 26 |
| 12 | 74 | 26 |
| 13 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 72 | 28 |
| 15 | 71 | 29 |
| 16 | 69 | 31 |
| 17 | 68 | 32 |
| 18 | 67 | 33 |
| 19 | 65 | 35 |
| 20 | 65 | 35 |
| 21 | 63 | 37 |
| 22 | 62 | 38 |
| 23 | 61 | 39 |
| 24 | 59 | 41 |
| 25 | 59 | 41 |
| 26 | 58 | 42 |
| 27 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 56 | 44 |
| 29 | 56 | 44 |
| 30 | 55 | 45 |
| 31 | 55 | 45 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Phanat Nikhom gets around 63 mm of rain over 11.6 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 37% and peaks near 49% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 24 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 25 |
| 4 | 25 |
| 5 | 26 |
| 6 | 26 |
| 7 | 27 |
| 8 | 28 |
| 9 | 29 |
| 10 | 30 |
| 11 | 31 |
| 12 | 32 |
| 13 | 33 |
| 14 | 34 |
| 15 | 36 |
| 16 | 37 |
| 17 | 39 |
| 18 | 40 |
| 19 | 41 |
| 20 | 42 |
| 21 | 44 |
| 22 | 45 |
| 23 | 45 |
| 24 | 46 |
| 25 | 47 |
| 26 | 47 |
| 27 | 48 |
| 28 | 48 |
| 29 | 48 |
| 30 | 48 |
| 31 | 49 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 46% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 97% 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 (%) | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 |
| Miserable (%) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 62 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 48 | 30 |
| 2 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 48 | 31 |
| 3 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 48 | 31 |
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 48 | 32 |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 49 | 33 |
| 6 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 49 | 33 |
| 7 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 49 | 34 |
| 8 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 49 | 35 |
| 9 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 50 | 35 |
| 10 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 50 | 36 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 51 | 37 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 51 | 38 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 51 | 39 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 51 | 40 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 51 | 41 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 51 | 43 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 50 | 44 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 49 | 45 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 49 | 47 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 48 | 48 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 47 | 49 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 46 | 50 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 44 | 52 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 43 | 53 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 42 | 54 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 40 | 56 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 39 | 57 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 58 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 37 | 59 |
| 30 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 35 | 61 |
| 31 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 62 |
Wind in March
Winds average 8 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
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 6:37 AM to 6:17 AM, and sunset from 6:20 PM to 6:23 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) | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:37 | 6:20 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:20 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:36 | 6:20 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:35 | 6:21 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:35 | 6:21 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:34 | 6:21 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:33 | 6:21 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:33 | 6:21 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:32 | 6:21 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:32 | 6:21 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:31 | 6:22 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:22 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:22 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:22 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:22 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:22 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:22 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:22 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:22 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:22 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:23 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:23 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:23 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:23 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:21 | 6:23 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:20 | 6:23 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:23 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:19 | 6:23 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:18 | 6:23 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:17 | 6:23 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.74 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.39 kWh/m² to a high of 5.83 kWh/m² in April across the year — March's 5.74 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Phanat Nikhom
In March, Phanat Nikhom sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Phanat Nikhom sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Phanat Nikhom's rainy season runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Phanat Nikhom?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Phanat Nikhom.
What to pack for Phanat Nikhom in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Phanat Nikhom sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Phanat Nikhom 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 34 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 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 31 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Phanat Nikhom 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 Phanat Nikhom peaks around August 15 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 9 (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 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Phanat Nikhom 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 Phanat Nikhom is worst in January — around 67 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.0× the cleanest month (June, 34 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) | 67 | 65 | 53 | 47 | 40 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 47 | 57 | 53 | 47 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 65 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 53 | Poor |
| Apr | 47 | Poor |
| May | 40 | Poor |
| Jun | 34 | Moderate |
| Jul | 36 | Poor |
| Aug | 36 | Poor |
| Sep | 47 | Poor |
| Oct | 57 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 53 | Poor |
| Dec | 47 | Poor |
Where is Phanat Nikhom?
Phanat Nikhom sits at 13.4°N, 101.2°E, 12 m above sea level, in Thailand. The nearest listed city is Phan Thong, 10 km away.
Topography around Phanat Nikhom
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Phanat Nikhom.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Phanat Nikhom has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 35 m around an average of 10 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 102 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 956 m.
The land around Phanat Nikhom is covered by trees (39%), artificial surfaces (23%) and cropland (22%) within 3 km, cropland (35%) and trees (31%) within 16 km, and trees (43%) and cropland (22%) 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 Phanat Nikhom (13.4466°, 101.1845°, elevation 12 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).