Phrae weather in October
In October, Phrae sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 128 mm of rain across 16.2 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 6th-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 29% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Phrae's 7th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Phrae's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 128 mm
- 16.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:17 AM – 5:52 PM
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.56 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
Phrae is town in Phrae province, Thailand.
- Air quality
- Moderate
- PM10 45 µg/m³ · 2019
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical October day in Phrae reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 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 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 24 |
| 2 | 31 | 24 |
| 3 | 31 | 24 |
| 4 | 31 | 24 |
| 5 | 31 | 23 |
| 6 | 31 | 23 |
| 7 | 31 | 23 |
| 8 | 31 | 23 |
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| 29 | 31 | 22 |
| 30 | 31 | 22 |
| 31 | 31 | 21 |
How October really feels in Phrae
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October 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 October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Phrae weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 16° | 18 | 2.3 | 11 | 6.4 |
| Feb | 32° / 17° | 9 | 1.4 | 11.4 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 35° / 21° | 32 | 4.4 | 11.9 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 35° / 24° | 71 | 10.4 | 12.4 | 2.4 |
| May | 33° / 25° | 215 | 21.7 | 12.8 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 32° / 25° | 246 | 25.6 | 13.1 | 2.4 |
| Jul | 31° / 24° | 300 | 28.5 | 13 | 2.6 |
| Aug | 30° / 24° | 367 | 29.5 | 12.6 | 2.5 |
| Sep | 31° / 24° | 312 | 27.2 | 12.1 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 31° / 23° | 128 | 16.2 | 11.6 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 31° / 20° | 27 | 3.9 | 11.1 | 5.6 |
| Dec | 29° / 17° | 15 | 1.8 | 10.9 | 6.8 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 51%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 |
| Cloudier (%) | 70 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 70 |
| 2 | 31 | 69 |
| 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 33 | 67 |
| 5 | 34 | 66 |
| 6 | 36 | 64 |
| 7 | 38 | 62 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 40 | 60 |
| 10 | 41 | 59 |
| 11 | 42 | 58 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 47 | 53 |
| 14 | 48 | 52 |
| 15 | 49 | 51 |
| 16 | 50 | 50 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 53 | 47 |
| 19 | 54 | 46 |
| 20 | 56 | 44 |
| 21 | 57 | 43 |
| 22 | 57 | 43 |
| 23 | 58 | 42 |
| 24 | 59 | 41 |
| 25 | 59 | 41 |
| 26 | 60 | 40 |
| 27 | 60 | 40 |
| 28 | 61 | 39 |
| 29 | 61 | 39 |
| 30 | 62 | 38 |
| 31 | 63 | 37 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Phrae gets around 128 mm of rain over 16.2 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 52% and peaks near 79% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 79 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 79 |
| 2 | 77 |
| 3 | 76 |
| 4 | 74 |
| 5 | 72 |
| 6 | 70 |
| 7 | 68 |
| 8 | 66 |
| 9 | 64 |
| 10 | 62 |
| 11 | 60 |
| 12 | 59 |
| 13 | 57 |
| 14 | 55 |
| 15 | 53 |
| 16 | 51 |
| 17 | 50 |
| 18 | 48 |
| 19 | 46 |
| 20 | 45 |
| 21 | 43 |
| 22 | 41 |
| 23 | 40 |
| 24 | 38 |
| 25 | 37 |
| 26 | 35 |
| 27 | 34 |
| 28 | 32 |
| 29 | 31 |
| 30 | 30 |
| 31 | 28 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 58% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Oppressive (%) | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 60 | 62 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 57 |
| Miserable (%) | 57 | 55 | 54 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 42 | 57 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 55 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 54 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 47 | 51 |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 50 |
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 50 | 48 |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 46 |
| 8 | 0 | 3 | 53 | 44 |
| 9 | 0 | 3 | 55 | 42 |
| 10 | 0 | 3 | 56 | 41 |
| 11 | 0 | 4 | 57 | 39 |
| 12 | 0 | 4 | 58 | 38 |
| 13 | 0 | 4 | 60 | 36 |
| 14 | 0 | 5 | 60 | 35 |
| 15 | 0 | 5 | 62 | 33 |
| 16 | 1 | 6 | 61 | 32 |
| 17 | 1 | 6 | 63 | 30 |
| 18 | 1 | 7 | 63 | 29 |
| 19 | 1 | 8 | 64 | 27 |
| 20 | 1 | 8 | 66 | 25 |
| 21 | 2 | 9 | 66 | 23 |
| 22 | 2 | 11 | 65 | 22 |
| 23 | 2 | 12 | 66 | 20 |
| 24 | 3 | 14 | 65 | 18 |
| 25 | 4 | 15 | 64 | 17 |
| 26 | 4 | 17 | 64 | 15 |
| 27 | 5 | 19 | 62 | 14 |
| 28 | 6 | 20 | 62 | 12 |
| 29 | 7 | 22 | 60 | 11 |
| 30 | 7 | 24 | 59 | 10 |
| 31 | 8 | 26 | 57 | 9 |
Wind in October
Winds average 4 km/h in October, the calmest month.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:13 AM to 6:23 AM, and sunset from 6:04 PM to 5:43 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:13 | 6:04 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:14 | 6:03 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:14 | 6:02 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:14 | 6:01 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:14 | 6:00 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:14 | 5:59 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:15 | 5:59 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:15 | 5:58 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:15 | 5:57 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:15 | 5:56 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:16 | 5:55 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:16 | 5:55 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:16 | 5:54 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:16 | 5:53 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:17 | 5:53 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:17 | 5:52 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:17 | 5:51 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:18 | 5:51 |
| 19 | 11.5 | 6:18 | 5:50 |
| 20 | 11.5 | 6:18 | 5:49 |
| 21 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:49 |
| 22 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:48 |
| 23 | 11.5 | 6:19 | 5:47 |
| 24 | 11.5 | 6:20 | 5:47 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:20 | 5:46 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:21 | 5:46 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 6:21 | 5:45 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 6:21 | 5:45 |
| 29 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:44 |
| 30 | 11.4 | 6:22 | 5:44 |
| 31 | 11.3 | 6:23 | 5:43 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 4.56 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.87 kWh/m² to a high of 6.31 kWh/m² in April across the year — October's 4.56 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| 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 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Phrae
None of Phrae's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Phrae's monsoon runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Phrae?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Phrae.
What to pack for Phrae in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Phrae sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 16 days see rain.
UV index in Phrae in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Phrae peaks around June 19 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 7 (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) | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Phrae in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Phrae is worst in March — around 61 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.4× the cleanest month (June, 18 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) | 30 | 42 | 61 | 48 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | Moderate |
| Feb | 42 | Poor |
| Mar | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 48 | Poor |
| May | 26 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 19 | Moderate |
| Nov | 20 | Moderate |
| Dec | 22 | Moderate |
Where is Phrae?
Phrae sits at 18.1°N, 100.1°E, 162 m above sea level, in Thailand. The nearest listed city is Den Chai, 20 km away.
Topography around Phrae
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Phrae.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Phrae has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 27 m around an average of 158 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 873 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,607 m.
The land around Phrae is covered by trees (38%), cropland (31%) and artificial surfaces (28%) within 3 km, trees (62%) and cropland (30%) within 16 km, and trees (81%) 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 Phrae (18.1459°, 100.141°, elevation 162 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. 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).