Ranong weather in March
In March, Ranong sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 105 mm of rain across 10.9 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Ranong's 2nd-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ranong's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
- 10.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:37 AM – 6:33 PM
- Cloud cover
- 53%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.27 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.5
- out of 10
Ranong is town in Ranong province, Thailand.
- Founded
- 1937
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical March day in Ranong reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 35°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) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 23 |
| 2 | 33 | 23 |
| 3 | 33 | 23 |
| 4 | 33 | 23 |
| 5 | 33 | 23 |
| 6 | 33 | 23 |
| 7 | 33 | 23 |
| 8 | 33 | 23 |
| 9 | 33 | 23 |
| 10 | 33 | 23 |
| 11 | 33 | 23 |
| 12 | 33 | 23 |
| 13 | 33 | 23 |
| 14 | 33 | 23 |
| 15 | 33 | 23 |
| 16 | 33 | 23 |
| 17 | 33 | 23 |
| 18 | 33 | 23 |
| 19 | 33 | 23 |
| 20 | 33 | 23 |
| 21 | 33 | 23 |
| 22 | 33 | 23 |
| 23 | 33 | 23 |
| 24 | 33 | 23 |
| 25 | 33 | 24 |
| 26 | 33 | 24 |
| 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 28 | 33 | 24 |
| 29 | 33 | 24 |
| 30 | 33 | 24 |
| 31 | 33 | 24 |
How March really feels in Ranong
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.
Ranong weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 1st-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 | 30° / 22° | 61 | 7.6 | 11.5 | 5.1 |
| Feb | 32° / 22° | 33 | 5 | 11.7 | 4.5 |
| Mar | 33° / 23° | 105 | 10.9 | 11.9 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 33° / 24° | 182 | 19.1 | 12.2 | 2.8 |
| May | 31° / 24° | 273 | 27.9 | 12.5 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 30° / 24° | 250 | 26 | 12.6 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 29° / 24° | 270 | 27.5 | 12.5 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 29° / 24° | 292 | 27.8 | 12.3 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 29° / 24° | 361 | 28.1 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 29° / 23° | 373 | 28.3 | 11.8 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 29° / 23° | 201 | 21.2 | 11.5 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 29° / 22° | 86 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 37% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 43%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Cloudier (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 | 36 |
| 2 | 64 | 36 |
| 3 | 64 | 36 |
| 4 | 65 | 35 |
| 5 | 65 | 35 |
| 6 | 65 | 35 |
| 7 | 65 | 35 |
| 8 | 65 | 35 |
| 9 | 65 | 35 |
| 10 | 65 | 35 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 64 | 36 |
| 13 | 63 | 37 |
| 14 | 61 | 39 |
| 15 | 60 | 40 |
| 16 | 59 | 41 |
| 17 | 57 | 43 |
| 18 | 55 | 45 |
| 19 | 54 | 46 |
| 20 | 53 | 47 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 50 | 50 |
| 23 | 50 | 50 |
| 24 | 49 | 51 |
| 25 | 47 | 53 |
| 26 | 46 | 54 |
| 27 | 46 | 54 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 46 | 54 |
| 30 | 46 | 54 |
| 31 | 46 | 54 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Ranong gets around 105 mm of rain over 10.9 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 36% and peaks near 54% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 |
| 2 | 22 |
| 3 | 23 |
| 4 | 24 |
| 5 | 24 |
| 6 | 25 |
| 7 | 25 |
| 8 | 26 |
| 9 | 26 |
| 10 | 27 |
| 11 | 28 |
| 12 | 29 |
| 13 | 30 |
| 14 | 31 |
| 15 | 32 |
| 16 | 33 |
| 17 | 35 |
| 18 | 36 |
| 19 | 38 |
| 20 | 39 |
| 21 | 41 |
| 22 | 42 |
| 23 | 44 |
| 24 | 46 |
| 25 | 47 |
| 26 | 49 |
| 27 | 50 |
| 28 | 52 |
| 29 | 53 |
| 30 | 54 |
| 31 | 54 |
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 74% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Oppressive (%) | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 74 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 32 | 65 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 31 | 66 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 30 | 67 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 30 | 67 | 2 |
| 5 | 1 | 29 | 68 | 2 |
| 6 | 1 | 28 | 69 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 | 27 | 69 | 2 |
| 8 | 2 | 27 | 69 | 2 |
| 9 | 2 | 26 | 70 | 2 |
| 10 | 2 | 25 | 71 | 2 |
| 11 | 2 | 24 | 71 | 3 |
| 12 | 2 | 24 | 71 | 3 |
| 13 | 2 | 22 | 73 | 3 |
| 14 | 2 | 21 | 74 | 3 |
| 15 | 2 | 20 | 75 | 3 |
| 16 | 2 | 19 | 75 | 4 |
| 17 | 1 | 17 | 78 | 4 |
| 18 | 1 | 16 | 78 | 5 |
| 19 | 1 | 15 | 79 | 5 |
| 20 | 1 | 14 | 79 | 6 |
| 21 | 1 | 13 | 79 | 7 |
| 22 | 1 | 11 | 80 | 8 |
| 23 | 1 | 10 | 80 | 9 |
| 24 | 1 | 9 | 79 | 11 |
| 25 | 0 | 8 | 80 | 12 |
| 26 | 0 | 8 | 79 | 13 |
| 27 | 0 | 7 | 78 | 15 |
| 28 | 0 | 6 | 78 | 16 |
| 29 | 0 | 6 | 76 | 18 |
| 30 | 0 | 5 | 76 | 19 |
| 31 | 0 | 5 | 74 | 21 |
Wind in March
Winds average 7 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 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 18 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:45 AM to 6:28 AM, and sunset from 6:32 PM to 6:33 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 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 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:45 | 6:32 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:33 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:33 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:44 | 6:33 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:43 | 6:33 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:43 | 6:33 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:42 | 6:33 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:42 | 6:33 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:41 | 6:33 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:40 | 6:33 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:40 | 6:33 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:39 | 6:33 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:39 | 6:33 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:38 | 6:33 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:38 | 6:33 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:37 | 6:33 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:37 | 6:33 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:36 | 6:33 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:33 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:35 | 6:33 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:33 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:34 | 6:33 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:33 | 6:33 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:33 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:32 | 6:33 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:33 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:31 | 6:33 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:30 | 6:33 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:29 | 6:33 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:29 | 6:33 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:28 | 6:33 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.27 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.42 kWh/m² to a high of 6.27 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 6.27 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | 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 | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | 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 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ranong
None of Ranong's seasonal hazards are active in March. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Ranong sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Ranong's rainy season runs April–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Ranong?
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 Ranong. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ranong in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Ranong sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ranong 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 30 km away) is warmest in April at about 30°C and coldest in January near 28°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) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Ranong in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ranong peaks around August 20 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 21 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) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Ranong 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 Ranong is worst in January — around 19 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 18 | Moderate |
| Apr | 18 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 14 | Moderate |
Where is Ranong?
Ranong sits at 10.0°N, 98.6°E, 38 m above sea level, in Thailand. The nearest listed city is Kawthaung, 9.0 km away.
Topography around Ranong
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ranong.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ranong has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 464 m around an average of 52 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,058 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,368 m.
The land around Ranong is covered by trees (59%) and artificial surfaces (26%) within 3 km, trees (63%) and water (23%) within 16 km, and trees (52%) and water (45%) 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 Ranong (9.9658°, 98.6348°, elevation 38 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).