Sadao weather in March
In March, Sadao sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 102 mm of rain across 13 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 10th-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 21% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Sadao's 2nd-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sadao's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 102 mm
- 13 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:29 AM – 6:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.1 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.7
- out of 10
Sadao is town in Songkhla 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 Sadao reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 11°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) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 23 |
| 2 | 34 | 23 |
| 3 | 34 | 23 |
| 4 | 34 | 23 |
| 5 | 34 | 23 |
| 6 | 34 | 23 |
| 7 | 34 | 23 |
| 8 | 34 | 23 |
| 9 | 34 | 23 |
| 10 | 34 | 23 |
| 11 | 34 | 24 |
| 12 | 34 | 24 |
| 13 | 34 | 24 |
| 14 | 34 | 24 |
| 15 | 34 | 24 |
| 16 | 34 | 24 |
| 17 | 34 | 24 |
| 18 | 34 | 24 |
| 19 | 34 | 24 |
| 20 | 34 | 24 |
| 21 | 34 | 24 |
| 22 | 34 | 24 |
| 23 | 34 | 24 |
| 24 | 34 | 24 |
| 25 | 34 | 24 |
| 26 | 34 | 24 |
| 27 | 34 | 24 |
| 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 29 | 34 | 24 |
| 30 | 34 | 24 |
| 31 | 34 | 24 |
How March really feels in Sadao
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.
Sadao weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 1st-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 23° | 68 | 9.7 | 11.7 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 33° / 23° | 38 | 6.1 | 11.8 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 34° / 24° | 102 | 13 | 12 | 2.7 |
| Apr | 34° / 24° | 147 | 20.1 | 12.1 | 2.3 |
| May | 33° / 25° | 161 | 24 | 12.3 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 32° / 25° | 120 | 20.6 | 12.4 | 2.6 |
| Jul | 32° / 24° | 126 | 20.9 | 12.3 | 2.8 |
| Aug | 32° / 24° | 139 | 22 | 12.2 | 2.7 |
| Sep | 31° / 24° | 178 | 25 | 12 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 274 | 28.5 | 11.9 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 30° / 24° | 279 | 26.1 | 11.7 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 30° / 23° | 196 | 18.4 | 11.6 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 21% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 60%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Cloudier (%) | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 55 |
| 2 | 46 | 54 |
| 3 | 46 | 54 |
| 4 | 46 | 54 |
| 5 | 46 | 54 |
| 6 | 45 | 55 |
| 7 | 45 | 55 |
| 8 | 46 | 54 |
| 9 | 47 | 53 |
| 10 | 48 | 52 |
| 11 | 48 | 52 |
| 12 | 46 | 54 |
| 13 | 46 | 54 |
| 14 | 45 | 55 |
| 15 | 44 | 56 |
| 16 | 42 | 58 |
| 17 | 41 | 59 |
| 18 | 40 | 60 |
| 19 | 38 | 62 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 35 | 65 |
| 22 | 35 | 65 |
| 23 | 33 | 67 |
| 24 | 31 | 69 |
| 25 | 30 | 70 |
| 26 | 30 | 70 |
| 27 | 29 | 71 |
| 28 | 29 | 71 |
| 29 | 30 | 70 |
| 30 | 30 | 70 |
| 31 | 30 | 70 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Sadao gets around 102 mm of rain over 13 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 42% and peaks near 60% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 26 |
| 2 | 27 |
| 3 | 27 |
| 4 | 28 |
| 5 | 28 |
| 6 | 29 |
| 7 | 30 |
| 8 | 30 |
| 9 | 31 |
| 10 | 33 |
| 11 | 34 |
| 12 | 36 |
| 13 | 37 |
| 14 | 39 |
| 15 | 40 |
| 16 | 42 |
| 17 | 43 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 47 |
| 20 | 48 |
| 21 | 50 |
| 22 | 51 |
| 23 | 53 |
| 24 | 54 |
| 25 | 56 |
| 26 | 57 |
| 27 | 58 |
| 28 | 58 |
| 29 | 59 |
| 30 | 59 |
| 31 | 60 |
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 73% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 29 | 67 | 3 |
| 2 | 1 | 29 | 67 | 3 |
| 3 | 1 | 29 | 67 | 3 |
| 4 | 0 | 28 | 69 | 3 |
| 5 | 0 | 28 | 69 | 3 |
| 6 | 0 | 28 | 69 | 3 |
| 7 | 0 | 27 | 70 | 3 |
| 8 | 0 | 26 | 71 | 3 |
| 9 | 0 | 25 | 72 | 3 |
| 10 | 0 | 24 | 73 | 3 |
| 11 | 0 | 23 | 74 | 3 |
| 12 | 0 | 22 | 74 | 4 |
| 13 | 0 | 20 | 76 | 4 |
| 14 | 0 | 19 | 76 | 5 |
| 15 | 0 | 17 | 78 | 5 |
| 16 | 0 | 16 | 78 | 6 |
| 17 | 0 | 14 | 79 | 7 |
| 18 | 0 | 12 | 80 | 8 |
| 19 | 0 | 11 | 80 | 9 |
| 20 | 0 | 10 | 79 | 11 |
| 21 | 0 | 8 | 80 | 12 |
| 22 | 0 | 7 | 79 | 14 |
| 23 | 0 | 6 | 79 | 15 |
| 24 | 0 | 6 | 77 | 17 |
| 25 | 0 | 5 | 76 | 19 |
| 26 | 0 | 4 | 75 | 21 |
| 27 | 0 | 4 | 73 | 23 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 72 | 25 |
| 29 | 0 | 3 | 71 | 26 |
| 30 | 0 | 3 | 69 | 28 |
| 31 | 0 | 2 | 68 | 30 |
Wind in March
Winds average 8 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 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 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | 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 | 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 | 6 | 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 54 min at the start of March to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:36 AM to 6:22 AM, and sunset from 6:27 PM to 6:25 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 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 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:36 | 6:27 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:35 | 6:27 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:35 | 6:27 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:35 | 6:27 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:27 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:27 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:33 | 6:27 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:33 | 6:27 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:33 | 6:27 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:27 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:27 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:27 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:27 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:27 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:27 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:27 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:26 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:26 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:26 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:26 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:26 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 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 | 6:25 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:25 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:25 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:25 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:25 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:22 | 6:25 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.1 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.12 kWh/m² to a high of 6.1 kWh/m² in March across the year — March's 6.1 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 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 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Sadao
In March, Sadao sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Sadao sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Sadao's rainy season runs July–December, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Sadao?
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 Sadao.
What to pack for Sadao in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Sadao sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sadao in March
The nearest coast averages about 30°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 44 km away) is warmest in May at about 31°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 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 30 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 31 | Tropical |
| Jun | 31 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Sadao 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 Sadao peaks around February 21 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 21 at about 11 (extreme).
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) | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Sadao 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 Sadao is worst in October — around 27 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 | 17 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 18 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Moderate |
| Feb | 17 | Moderate |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 27 | Moderate |
| May | 26 | Moderate |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 26 | Moderate |
| Aug | 24 | Moderate |
| Sep | 26 | Moderate |
| Oct | 27 | Moderate |
| Nov | 23 | Moderate |
| Dec | 18 | Moderate |
Where is Sadao?
Sadao sits at 6.6°N, 100.4°E, 50 m above sea level, in Thailand. The nearest listed city is Changloon, 23 km away.
Topography around Sadao
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sadao.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sadao has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 184 m around an average of 49 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 343 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 994 m.
The land around Sadao is covered by trees (78%) within 3 km, trees (84%) within 16 km, and trees (62%) and water (25%) 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 Sadao (6.6388°, 100.4234°, elevation 50 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).