Location & Surroundings
Phou Thou is a mountain in Houaphan, Laos, at 1,352 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Xam Nua, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Vientiane is about 315 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sam Neua Airport, 5 km away.
Overview
Phou Thou is mountain in Laos.
It is located in Laos.
Basic Data
- Country Laos
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
20° 27' 32" N, 104° 3' 47" E
- Elevation 1352 m (DEM: 1290 m)
- Timezone Asia/Vientiane
- Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Kip (LAK)
- Phone Prefix +856
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:52
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Phou Thou
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Phou Thou, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 21.1 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 273 W/m2.
Temperature
19.0 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (104 deg)
Humidity
100 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.10 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 19.0 | 0.9 | 104 | 100 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 0.8 | 107 | 100 | 1,013.3 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 0.7 | 91 | 100 | 1,014.1 | 0.72 / 1.30 | 99 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 1.0 | 87 | 94 | 1,013.7 | 0.31 / 1.61 | 90 | 143.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 1.2 | 116 | 100 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.10 | 50 | 272.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 0.9 | 116 | 98 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.3 | 0.7 | 108 | 99 | 1,018.0 | 0.06 / 0.18 | 58 | 12.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.2 | 103 | 56 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 559.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.2 | 1.1 | 108 | 99 | 1,016.7 | 1.77 / 1.77 | 34 | 331.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.5 | 0.8 | 120 | 99 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 0.6 | 118 | 99 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 53 | 11.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 1.5 | 86 | 65 | 1,014.7 | 0.77 / 0.80 | 79 | 575.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.6 | 1.1 | 148 | 98 | 1,015.6 | 1.96 / 2.76 | 30 | 300.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Phou Thou?
Now 19.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 21.1 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 273 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Phou Thou today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Phou Thou?
Local time is 05:52. Time zone: Asia/Vientiane (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Phou Thou?
Phou Thou is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Phou Thou?
Elevation about 1,352 m. DEM 1,290 m.
Where is Phou Thou located?
It is at 20.45891, 104.06301 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Phou Thou in?
It is in Laos.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry