Tha Ruea weather in December
In December, Tha Ruea sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 7 mm of rain across 1.5 wet days and about 11.2 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 12 min at the start of December to 11 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Tha Ruea's 4th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tha Ruea's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- 1.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 06 min
- 6:39 AM – 5:48 PM
- Cloud cover
- 46%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.77 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical December day in Tha Ruea reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 23 |
| 2 | 32 | 23 |
| 3 | 32 | 23 |
| 4 | 32 | 23 |
| 5 | 32 | 23 |
| 6 | 32 | 23 |
| 7 | 32 | 23 |
| 8 | 32 | 23 |
| 9 | 32 | 23 |
| 10 | 32 | 23 |
| 11 | 32 | 22 |
| 12 | 32 | 22 |
| 13 | 32 | 22 |
| 14 | 32 | 22 |
| 15 | 32 | 22 |
| 16 | 32 | 22 |
| 17 | 32 | 22 |
| 18 | 32 | 22 |
| 19 | 32 | 22 |
| 20 | 32 | 22 |
| 21 | 32 | 22 |
| 22 | 32 | 22 |
| 23 | 32 | 22 |
| 24 | 32 | 21 |
| 25 | 32 | 21 |
| 26 | 32 | 21 |
| 27 | 32 | 21 |
| 28 | 32 | 21 |
| 29 | 32 | 21 |
| 30 | 32 | 21 |
| 31 | 32 | 21 |
How December really feels in Tha Ruea
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December 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 December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Tha Ruea weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 12th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 22° | 10 | 2.7 | 11.2 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 34° / 23° | 14 | 3.1 | 11.5 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 36° / 25° | 40 | 7.3 | 11.9 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 36° / 27° | 71 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 1.7 |
| May | 35° / 27° | 158 | 22 | 12.7 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 34° / 26° | 174 | 24.1 | 12.8 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 33° / 26° | 180 | 24.5 | 12.8 | 2.1 |
| Aug | 33° / 26° | 209 | 26.7 | 12.5 | 2.0 |
| Sep | 33° / 26° | 271 | 25.9 | 12.1 | 2.2 |
| Oct | 32° / 25° | 139 | 18.3 | 11.7 | 3.1 |
| Nov | 32° / 24° | 26 | 4.8 | 11.3 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 32° / 22° | 7 | 1.5 | 11.2 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 33%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Cloudier (%) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | 37 |
| 2 | 63 | 37 |
| 3 | 63 | 37 |
| 4 | 63 | 37 |
| 5 | 63 | 37 |
| 6 | 62 | 38 |
| 7 | 63 | 37 |
| 8 | 63 | 37 |
| 9 | 64 | 36 |
| 10 | 64 | 36 |
| 11 | 64 | 36 |
| 12 | 65 | 35 |
| 13 | 65 | 35 |
| 14 | 65 | 35 |
| 15 | 67 | 33 |
| 16 | 67 | 33 |
| 17 | 68 | 32 |
| 18 | 68 | 32 |
| 19 | 69 | 31 |
| 20 | 70 | 30 |
| 21 | 71 | 29 |
| 22 | 71 | 29 |
| 23 | 71 | 29 |
| 24 | 72 | 28 |
| 25 | 72 | 28 |
| 26 | 72 | 28 |
| 27 | 72 | 28 |
| 28 | 72 | 28 |
| 29 | 72 | 28 |
| 30 | 72 | 28 |
| 31 | 72 | 28 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Tha Ruea gets around 7 mm of rain over 1.5 wet days in December, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 5% and peaks near 7% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 |
| 2 | 7 |
| 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 7 | 6 |
| 8 | 6 |
| 9 | 6 |
| 10 | 6 |
| 11 | 5 |
| 12 | 5 |
| 13 | 5 |
| 14 | 4 |
| 15 | 4 |
| 16 | 4 |
| 17 | 3 |
| 18 | 3 |
| 19 | 3 |
| 20 | 3 |
| 21 | 3 |
| 22 | 3 |
| 23 | 3 |
| 24 | 3 |
| 25 | 3 |
| 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 4 |
| 28 | 4 |
| 29 | 4 |
| 30 | 5 |
| 31 | 5 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 32% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 53% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable (%) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Humid (%) | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Muggy (%) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Oppressive (%) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Miserable (%) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 37 | 25 | 9 |
| 2 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 37 | 24 | 9 |
| 3 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 37 | 23 | 8 |
| 4 | 3 | 8 | 22 | 37 | 23 | 7 |
| 5 | 3 | 9 | 23 | 37 | 22 | 7 |
| 6 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 36 | 22 | 6 |
| 7 | 3 | 10 | 25 | 36 | 21 | 6 |
| 8 | 3 | 10 | 26 | 35 | 21 | 5 |
| 9 | 3 | 11 | 27 | 35 | 20 | 4 |
| 10 | 3 | 12 | 27 | 34 | 20 | 4 |
| 11 | 3 | 12 | 28 | 34 | 19 | 3 |
| 12 | 4 | 13 | 28 | 33 | 19 | 3 |
| 13 | 4 | 14 | 28 | 32 | 19 | 2 |
| 14 | 5 | 15 | 28 | 32 | 19 | 2 |
| 15 | 6 | 16 | 27 | 30 | 19 | 2 |
| 16 | 6 | 16 | 27 | 30 | 19 | 1 |
| 17 | 7 | 17 | 27 | 30 | 18 | 1 |
| 18 | 8 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 8 | 18 | 26 | 28 | 18 | 1 |
| 20 | 9 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 18 | 1 |
| 21 | 9 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 17 | 1 |
| 22 | 10 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 16 | 0 |
| 23 | 10 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 16 | 0 |
| 24 | 10 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 15 | 0 |
| 25 | 11 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 15 | 0 |
| 26 | 10 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 14 | 0 |
| 27 | 10 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 14 | 0 |
| 28 | 10 | 20 | 27 | 29 | 14 | 0 |
| 29 | 9 | 20 | 27 | 29 | 14 | 1 |
| 30 | 9 | 19 | 28 | 29 | 14 | 1 |
| 31 | 8 | 19 | 28 | 29 | 15 | 1 |
Wind in December
Winds average 10 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 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 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 12 min at the start of December to 11 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:31 AM to 6:46 AM, and sunset from 5:43 PM to 5:55 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.2 | 6:31 | 5:43 |
| 2 | 11.2 | 6:31 | 5:43 |
| 3 | 11.2 | 6:32 | 5:43 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 6:33 | 5:44 |
| 5 | 11.2 | 6:33 | 5:44 |
| 6 | 11.2 | 6:34 | 5:44 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:34 | 5:44 |
| 8 | 11.2 | 6:35 | 5:45 |
| 9 | 11.2 | 6:35 | 5:45 |
| 10 | 11.2 | 6:36 | 5:45 |
| 11 | 11.2 | 6:36 | 5:46 |
| 12 | 11.2 | 6:37 | 5:46 |
| 13 | 11.1 | 6:37 | 5:46 |
| 14 | 11.1 | 6:38 | 5:47 |
| 15 | 11.1 | 6:38 | 5:47 |
| 16 | 11.1 | 6:39 | 5:48 |
| 17 | 11.1 | 6:39 | 5:48 |
| 18 | 11.1 | 6:40 | 5:48 |
| 19 | 11.1 | 6:40 | 5:49 |
| 20 | 11.1 | 6:41 | 5:49 |
| 21 | 11.1 | 6:41 | 5:50 |
| 22 | 11.1 | 6:42 | 5:50 |
| 23 | 11.1 | 6:42 | 5:51 |
| 24 | 11.1 | 6:43 | 5:51 |
| 25 | 11.1 | 6:43 | 5:52 |
| 26 | 11.1 | 6:44 | 5:52 |
| 27 | 11.1 | 6:44 | 5:53 |
| 28 | 11.1 | 6:45 | 5:53 |
| 29 | 11.1 | 6:45 | 5:54 |
| 30 | 11.1 | 6:45 | 5:54 |
| 31 | 11.1 | 6:46 | 5:55 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.77 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.47 kWh/m² to a high of 6.1 kWh/m² in April across the year — December's 4.77 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| 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 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Tha Ruea
None of Tha Ruea's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Tha Ruea's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Tha Ruea?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Tha Ruea for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Tha Ruea in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Tha Ruea sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection.
UV index in Tha Ruea in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Tha Ruea peaks around August 14 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 23 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 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Tha Ruea in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Tha Ruea is worst in January — around 83 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 1.9× the cleanest month (July, 43 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) | 83 | 81 | 70 | 64 | 54 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 54 | 66 | 67 | 66 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 81 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 64 | Unhealthy |
| May | 54 | Poor |
| Jun | 44 | Poor |
| Jul | 43 | Poor |
| Aug | 43 | Poor |
| Sep | 54 | Poor |
| Oct | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 66 | Unhealthy |
Where is Tha Ruea?
Tha Ruea sits at 14.6°N, 100.7°E, 13 m above sea level, in Thailand. The nearest listed city is Ban Mo, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Tha Ruea
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Tha Ruea.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Tha Ruea has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 23 m around an average of 10 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 576 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,364 m.
The land around Tha Ruea is covered by cropland (53%) and trees (25%) within 3 km, cropland (69%) within 16 km, and cropland (60%) and trees (28%) 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 Tha Ruea (14.5674°, 100.726°, elevation 13 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).