Lào Cai weather in August
In August, Lào Cai sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 268 mm of rain across 22.4 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of August to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Lào Cai's 10th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Lào Cai's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 268 mm
- 22.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min
- 5:45 AM – 6:32 PM
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 3 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.41 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.6
- out of 10
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical August day in Lào Cai reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 1°C warmer than September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| 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 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 23 |
| 2 | 30 | 23 |
| 3 | 30 | 23 |
| 4 | 30 | 23 |
| 5 | 30 | 23 |
| 6 | 30 | 23 |
| 7 | 30 | 23 |
| 8 | 30 | 23 |
| 9 | 30 | 23 |
| 10 | 30 | 23 |
| 11 | 30 | 23 |
| 12 | 30 | 23 |
| 13 | 30 | 23 |
| 14 | 30 | 23 |
| 15 | 30 | 23 |
| 16 | 30 | 23 |
| 17 | 30 | 23 |
| 18 | 30 | 23 |
| 19 | 30 | 23 |
| 20 | 30 | 23 |
| 21 | 30 | 23 |
| 22 | 30 | 23 |
| 23 | 30 | 23 |
| 24 | 29 | 23 |
| 25 | 29 | 23 |
| 26 | 29 | 23 |
| 27 | 29 | 23 |
| 28 | 29 | 23 |
| 29 | 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 29 | 23 |
| 31 | 29 | 23 |
How August really feels in Lào Cai
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August 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 August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Lào Cai weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 3rd-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18° / 11° | 96 | 18.1 | 10.8 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 20° / 12° | 87 | 17 | 11.2 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 24° / 15° | 126 | 19 | 11.8 | 5.5 |
| Apr | 27° / 19° | 129 | 17.6 | 12.5 | 5.2 |
| May | 29° / 22° | 200 | 19.7 | 13.1 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 30° / 24° | 242 | 22 | 13.4 | 3.3 |
| Jul | 30° / 24° | 261 | 23.2 | 13.2 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 30° / 23° | 268 | 22.4 | 12.8 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 28° / 22° | 165 | 18.2 | 12.1 | 4.6 |
| Oct | 26° / 19° | 118 | 16.6 | 11.5 | 5.7 |
| Nov | 23° / 15° | 88 | 13.8 | 10.9 | 6.1 |
| Dec | 19° / 12° | 92 | 14.1 | 10.6 | 5.5 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 78%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Cloudier (%) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 83 |
| 2 | 17 | 83 |
| 3 | 17 | 83 |
| 4 | 17 | 83 |
| 5 | 17 | 83 |
| 6 | 17 | 83 |
| 7 | 17 | 83 |
| 8 | 17 | 83 |
| 9 | 16 | 84 |
| 10 | 16 | 84 |
| 11 | 16 | 84 |
| 12 | 18 | 82 |
| 13 | 18 | 82 |
| 14 | 18 | 82 |
| 15 | 20 | 80 |
| 16 | 20 | 80 |
| 17 | 21 | 79 |
| 18 | 22 | 78 |
| 19 | 24 | 76 |
| 20 | 24 | 76 |
| 21 | 25 | 75 |
| 22 | 26 | 74 |
| 23 | 27 | 73 |
| 24 | 27 | 73 |
| 25 | 27 | 73 |
| 26 | 27 | 73 |
| 27 | 28 | 72 |
| 28 | 28 | 72 |
| 29 | 28 | 72 |
| 30 | 28 | 72 |
| 31 | 28 | 72 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Lào Cai gets around 268 mm of rain over 22.4 wet days in August, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 72% and peaks near 76% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 |
| 2 | 75 |
| 3 | 75 |
| 4 | 75 |
| 5 | 75 |
| 6 | 74 |
| 7 | 74 |
| 8 | 74 |
| 9 | 74 |
| 10 | 74 |
| 11 | 74 |
| 12 | 73 |
| 13 | 73 |
| 14 | 73 |
| 15 | 72 |
| 16 | 72 |
| 17 | 72 |
| 18 | 72 |
| 19 | 71 |
| 20 | 71 |
| 21 | 71 |
| 22 | 70 |
| 23 | 70 |
| 24 | 70 |
| 25 | 70 |
| 26 | 69 |
| 27 | 69 |
| 28 | 69 |
| 29 | 69 |
| 30 | 69 |
| 31 | 68 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 92% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Oppressive (%) | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 98 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 97 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 12 | 0 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
| 13 | 0 | 4 | 95 | 1 |
| 14 | 0 | 5 | 94 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 5 | 94 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 7 | 92 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 21 | 0 | 10 | 89 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 10 | 89 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 11 | 88 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 12 | 87 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 | 12 | 87 | 1 |
| 26 | 0 | 13 | 86 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 | 13 | 85 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 | 14 | 84 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 | 15 | 83 | 1 |
| 30 | 1 | 15 | 83 | 1 |
| 31 | 1 | 16 | 82 | 1 |
Wind in August
Winds average 3 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 3 km/h on the calmest days to 3 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | calm |
| 2 | 3 | calm |
| 3 | 3 | calm |
| 4 | 3 | calm |
| 5 | 3 | calm |
| 6 | 3 | calm |
| 7 | 3 | calm |
| 8 | 3 | calm |
| 9 | 3 | calm |
| 10 | 3 | calm |
| 11 | 3 | calm |
| 12 | 3 | calm |
| 13 | 3 | calm |
| 14 | 3 | calm |
| 15 | 3 | calm |
| 16 | 3 | calm |
| 17 | 3 | calm |
| 18 | 3 | calm |
| 19 | 3 | calm |
| 20 | 3 | calm |
| 21 | 3 | calm |
| 22 | 3 | calm |
| 23 | 3 | calm |
| 24 | 3 | calm |
| 25 | 3 | calm |
| 26 | 3 | calm |
| 27 | 3 | calm |
| 28 | 3 | calm |
| 29 | 3 | calm |
| 30 | 3 | calm |
| 31 | 3 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of August to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 30 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:39 AM to 5:50 AM, and sunset from 6:42 PM to 6:18 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 5:39 | 6:42 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 5:39 | 6:41 |
| 3 | 13.0 | 5:40 | 6:40 |
| 4 | 13.0 | 5:40 | 6:40 |
| 5 | 13.0 | 5:40 | 6:39 |
| 6 | 13.0 | 5:41 | 6:39 |
| 7 | 12.9 | 5:41 | 6:38 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 5:42 | 6:37 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 5:42 | 6:37 |
| 10 | 12.9 | 5:42 | 6:36 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 5:43 | 6:35 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 5:43 | 6:35 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:44 | 6:34 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:44 | 6:33 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 5:44 | 6:32 |
| 16 | 12.8 | 5:45 | 6:32 |
| 17 | 12.8 | 5:45 | 6:31 |
| 18 | 12.7 | 5:45 | 6:30 |
| 19 | 12.7 | 5:46 | 6:29 |
| 20 | 12.7 | 5:46 | 6:28 |
| 21 | 12.7 | 5:47 | 6:28 |
| 22 | 12.7 | 5:47 | 6:27 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 5:47 | 6:26 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 5:48 | 6:25 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 5:48 | 6:24 |
| 26 | 12.6 | 5:48 | 6:23 |
| 27 | 12.6 | 5:49 | 6:22 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:21 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 5:49 | 6:20 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:19 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 5:50 | 6:18 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 4.41 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.56 kWh/m² to a high of 4.91 kWh/m² in April across the year — August's 4.41 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 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 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| 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 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.4 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Lào Cai
In August, Lào Cai sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Lào Cai's rainy season runs March–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Lào Cai?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Lào Cai.
What to pack for Lào Cai in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Lào Cai sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 22 days see rain.
UV index in Lào Cai in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August 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 Lào Cai peaks around June 21 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 5 (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) | 6 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 14 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 5 | High |
Air quality in Lào Cai in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Lào Cai is worst in March — around 49 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.8× the cleanest month (July, 17 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) | 36 | 40 | 49 | 48 | 30 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 33 | 36 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | Poor |
| Feb | 40 | Poor |
| Mar | 49 | Poor |
| Apr | 48 | Poor |
| May | 30 | Moderate |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 23 | Moderate |
| Oct | 28 | Moderate |
| Nov | 33 | Moderate |
| Dec | 36 | Poor |
Where is Lào Cai?
Lào Cai sits at 22.5°N, 104.0°E, 86 m above sea level, in Vietnam. The nearest listed city is Sapa, 21 km away.
Topography around Lào Cai
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Lào Cai.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Lào Cai has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 298 m around an average of 141 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,148 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,050 m.
The land around Lào Cai is covered by trees (65%) and artificial surfaces (26%) within 3 km, trees (90%) within 16 km, and trees (85%) within 80 km.
Vietnam travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,066
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 59%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.5
- per 100k, 2011
- Road deaths
- 30.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 500
- 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 Lào Cai (22.4856°, 103.9707°, elevation 86 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).