Sơn Trà weather in December
In December, Sơn Trà sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 353 mm of rain across 22.8 wet days and about 11.1 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 06 min at the start of December to 11 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Sơn Trà's 9th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sơn Trà's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 353 mm
- 22.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 hours
- 6:12 AM – 5:15 PM
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.56 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical December day in Sơn Trà reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 23 |
| 2 | 25 | 22 |
| 3 | 25 | 22 |
| 4 | 25 | 22 |
| 5 | 25 | 22 |
| 6 | 25 | 22 |
| 7 | 25 | 22 |
| 8 | 24 | 22 |
| 9 | 24 | 22 |
| 10 | 24 | 22 |
| 11 | 24 | 22 |
| 12 | 24 | 22 |
| 13 | 24 | 22 |
| 14 | 24 | 21 |
| 15 | 24 | 21 |
| 16 | 24 | 21 |
| 17 | 24 | 21 |
| 18 | 24 | 21 |
| 19 | 24 | 21 |
| 20 | 24 | 21 |
| 21 | 24 | 21 |
| 22 | 24 | 21 |
| 23 | 24 | 21 |
| 24 | 24 | 21 |
| 25 | 24 | 21 |
| 26 | 24 | 21 |
| 27 | 24 | 21 |
| 28 | 24 | 21 |
| 29 | 24 | 21 |
| 30 | 24 | 21 |
| 31 | 24 | 21 |
How December really feels in Sơn Trà
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Sơn Trà weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 20° | 178 | 16.9 | 11.2 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 24° / 21° | 90 | 11.2 | 11.5 | 6.6 |
| Mar | 27° / 23° | 87 | 9.7 | 11.9 | 6.7 |
| Apr | 29° / 25° | 76 | 8.7 | 12.4 | 5.6 |
| May | 31° / 26° | 118 | 15.7 | 12.7 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 32° / 28° | 84 | 14.5 | 12.9 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 32° / 27° | 113 | 16.4 | 12.9 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 32° / 27° | 147 | 19.3 | 12.5 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 30° / 26° | 289 | 22.7 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 28° / 25° | 422 | 24.5 | 11.6 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 26° / 23° | 460 | 22.1 | 11.3 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 24° / 21° | 353 | 22.8 | 11.1 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 72%.
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| Clearer (%) | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Cloudier (%) | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 66 |
| 2 | 33 | 67 |
| 3 | 32 | 68 |
| 4 | 31 | 69 |
| 5 | 31 | 69 |
| 6 | 30 | 70 |
| 7 | 28 | 72 |
| 8 | 27 | 73 |
| 9 | 26 | 74 |
| 10 | 25 | 75 |
| 11 | 24 | 76 |
| 12 | 24 | 76 |
| 13 | 24 | 76 |
| 14 | 23 | 77 |
| 15 | 23 | 77 |
| 16 | 23 | 77 |
| 17 | 24 | 76 |
| 18 | 24 | 76 |
| 19 | 24 | 76 |
| 20 | 24 | 76 |
| 21 | 25 | 75 |
| 22 | 25 | 75 |
| 23 | 26 | 74 |
| 24 | 27 | 73 |
| 25 | 27 | 73 |
| 26 | 28 | 72 |
| 27 | 29 | 71 |
| 28 | 30 | 70 |
| 29 | 32 | 68 |
| 30 | 32 | 68 |
| 31 | 32 | 68 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Sơn Trà gets around 353 mm of rain over 22.8 wet days in December. 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 77% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 77 |
| 2 | 77 |
| 3 | 77 |
| 4 | 77 |
| 5 | 77 |
| 6 | 77 |
| 7 | 77 |
| 8 | 77 |
| 9 | 77 |
| 10 | 77 |
| 11 | 77 |
| 12 | 77 |
| 13 | 76 |
| 14 | 75 |
| 15 | 74 |
| 16 | 74 |
| 17 | 73 |
| 18 | 72 |
| 19 | 72 |
| 20 | 71 |
| 21 | 71 |
| 22 | 70 |
| 23 | 69 |
| 24 | 68 |
| 25 | 68 |
| 26 | 66 |
| 27 | 65 |
| 28 | 64 |
| 29 | 64 |
| 30 | 63 |
| 31 | 62 |
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 41% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 77% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Muggy (%) | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 |
| Oppressive (%) | 54 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Miserable (%) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 30 | 54 | 4 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 32 | 53 | 3 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 33 | 51 | 3 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 35 | 50 | 2 |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 36 | 48 | 2 |
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 37 | 47 | 2 |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 38 | 46 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 40 | 44 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 41 | 43 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 41 | 41 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 42 | 40 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 42 | 39 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 42 | 38 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 42 | 37 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 42 | 36 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 41 | 35 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 41 | 34 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 41 | 33 | 0 |
| 19 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 41 | 32 | 0 |
| 20 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 41 | 31 | 0 |
| 21 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 41 | 29 | 0 |
| 22 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 42 | 28 | 0 |
| 23 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 42 | 27 | 0 |
| 24 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 43 | 25 | 0 |
| 25 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 44 | 24 | 0 |
| 26 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 45 | 23 | 0 |
| 27 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 46 | 22 | 0 |
| 28 | 1 | 7 | 23 | 47 | 22 | 0 |
| 29 | 1 | 7 | 22 | 48 | 21 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 7 | 22 | 49 | 21 | 0 |
| 31 | 1 | 7 | 22 | 49 | 21 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 12 km/h in December, the windiest month of the year.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 19 | 12 | light breeze |
| 20 | 12 | light breeze |
| 21 | 12 | light breeze |
| 22 | 12 | light breeze |
| 23 | 12 | light breeze |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 06 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 grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:03 AM to 6:19 AM, and sunset from 5:10 PM to 5:22 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 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 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:10 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:18 | 5:19 | 5:19 | 5:20 | 5:20 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:22 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.1 | 6:03 | 5:10 |
| 2 | 11.1 | 6:04 | 5:10 |
| 3 | 11.1 | 6:05 | 5:11 |
| 4 | 11.1 | 6:05 | 5:11 |
| 5 | 11.1 | 6:06 | 5:11 |
| 6 | 11.1 | 6:06 | 5:11 |
| 7 | 11.1 | 6:07 | 5:12 |
| 8 | 11.1 | 6:07 | 5:12 |
| 9 | 11.1 | 6:08 | 5:12 |
| 10 | 11.1 | 6:09 | 5:13 |
| 11 | 11.1 | 6:09 | 5:13 |
| 12 | 11.1 | 6:10 | 5:13 |
| 13 | 11.1 | 6:10 | 5:14 |
| 14 | 11.1 | 6:11 | 5:14 |
| 15 | 11.1 | 6:11 | 5:14 |
| 16 | 11.0 | 6:12 | 5:15 |
| 17 | 11.0 | 6:12 | 5:15 |
| 18 | 11.0 | 6:13 | 5:16 |
| 19 | 11.0 | 6:13 | 5:16 |
| 20 | 11.0 | 6:14 | 5:16 |
| 21 | 11.0 | 6:14 | 5:17 |
| 22 | 11.0 | 6:15 | 5:17 |
| 23 | 11.0 | 6:15 | 5:18 |
| 24 | 11.0 | 6:16 | 5:18 |
| 25 | 11.0 | 6:16 | 5:19 |
| 26 | 11.0 | 6:17 | 5:19 |
| 27 | 11.0 | 6:17 | 5:20 |
| 28 | 11.0 | 6:17 | 5:20 |
| 29 | 11.1 | 6:18 | 5:21 |
| 30 | 11.1 | 6:18 | 5:21 |
| 31 | 11.1 | 6:19 | 5:22 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 2.56 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.56 kWh/m² to a high of 6.29 kWh/m² in May across the year — December's 2.56 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 17 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 18 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 19 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 20 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 21 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 22 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 23 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 24 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 25 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 26 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 27 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 28 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 29 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 30 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 31 | 2.8 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Sơn Trà
In December, Sơn Trà sits inside its pacific typhoon and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Sơn Trà sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Sơn Trà's monsoon runs September–December, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Sơn Trà?
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 Sơn Trà for sightseeing.
What to pack for Sơn Trà in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Sơn Trà sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 21°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes. About 23 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Sơn Trà in December
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 17 km away) is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in February near 23°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) | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 23 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 24 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Warm |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Sơn Trà in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sơn Trà peaks around August 12 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 6 (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 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 11 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Sơn Trà 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 Sơn Trà is worst in March — around 49 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 3.0× the cleanest month (July, 16 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) | 25 | 29 | 49 | 42 | 28 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 23 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Moderate |
| Feb | 29 | Moderate |
| Mar | 49 | Poor |
| Apr | 42 | Poor |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 17 | Moderate |
| Sep | 20 | Moderate |
| Oct | 22 | Moderate |
| Nov | 21 | Moderate |
| Dec | 23 | Moderate |
Where is Sơn Trà?
Sơn Trà sits at 16.1°N, 108.2°E, 8 m above sea level, in Vietnam. The nearest listed city is An Hải, 1.0 km away.
Topography around Sơn Trà
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Sơn Trà.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Sơn Trà has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 20 m around an average of 6 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 683 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,755 m.
The land around Sơn Trà is covered by artificial surfaces (62%) and water (28%) within 3 km, water (52%) within 16 km, and trees (45%) and water (45%) 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 Sơn Trà (16.0607°, 108.2326°, elevation 8 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).