Scorching Hot Spots: North Organizes Thailand's Sizzling Temperatures
Sizzling Northern Thailand Tops the Heatwave Map
Get ready for some scorching heat, folks! As we bid farewell to summer and welcome the rainy season, it's the northern provinces that have been stealing the spotlight. Last Sunday was no exception, with the Mae Hong Son province's Muang district hitting a whopping 42.3°C, making it the hottest place in the country, according to the Meteorological Department.
Lampang province came in a close second, boasting three districts in the top 10. Muang district in Chiang Mai also made an appearance in tenth place.
Fiery Northern Frontier
- Muang district, Mae Hong Son 42.3°C
- Muang district, Lamphun 41.0°C
- Muang district, Lampang 40.6°C
- Mae Sariang district, Mae Hong Son 40.5°C
- Thoen district, Lampang 40.3°C
- Hang Chat district, Lampang 40.0°C
- Mae Sot district, Tak 39.5°C
- Muang district, Phrae 39.1°C
- Muang district, Nan 39.1°C
- Muang district, Chiang Mai 39.1°C
Saturday wasn't any cooler, with the North claiming eight of the country's top 10 hottest places, once again led by Muang district in Mae Hong Son, at a blistering 41.5°C.
Summer is expected to wrap up around mid-May, with the season officially kicking off on Feb 28. Meteorologists have warned of summer storms from Monday to Thursday, focusing primarily on northern and northeastern provinces. Expect some hail, thunder, and lightning too, according to forecaster Manoon Da-oi.
Why the North Shines Bright
The northern region of Thailand, often a hotspot for sweltering temperatures, can be attributed to several factors. Its landlocked nature and location within a region typically shielded from direct coastal breezes or oceanic influences contribute to the higher temperatures, especially during the summer months. The climate in the region is marked by searing heat during the hot season, which runs from March to May[1][4]. As the summer season transpires into the rainy season, the northern provinces often see lingering high temperatures alongside the arrival of storms, providing temporary respite followed by rebounding heat before the storms fully arrive[1][2].
With environmental factors, such as relative humidity and temperature, playing a crucial role in the region's climate, conditions like these have implications outside the weather forecast. For example, research has pointed to the impact of temperature on disease transmission, underscoring the importance of understanding regional climate trends[5]. Stay cool, folks!
- Muang district in Mae Hong Son, the northeastern province, experienced a temperature of 42.3°C on Monday, which is the highest in the country, as warned by the Meteorological Department.
- Chiang Mai's Muang district also found its place among the top 10 hottest locations on Monday, with temperatures reaching 39.1°C.
- Meteorologists have predicted summer storms to affect northern and northeastern provinces from Monday to Thursday, with possible hail, thunder, and lightning accompanying the weather changes.
