Thailand braces for cold snap with Bangkok at 16 degrees
The Thai Meteorological Department of Thailand (TMD) today, January 13, issued a weather forecast indicating a further drop in temperatures across Thailand, with Bangkok experiencing lows of 16 degrees Celsius and strong winds. The upper northern and northeastern regions are expected to see cold to very cold weather, with the highest areas experiencing even colder temperatures.
The department advises residents in these regions to take health precautions due to the drop in temperature and to be wary of potential fire hazards due to dry and windy conditions. The decrease in temperature is attributed to a high-pressure system or cold air mass covering the country.
The northeast monsoon, currently affecting the Gulf of Thailand, the south, and the Andaman Sea, is expected to bring thunderstorms to some southern areas. The Gulf of Thailand is forecasted to have strong winds and waves reaching 2 to 4 metres, with areas experiencing thunderstorms seeing waves over 4 metres.
The Andaman Sea will have waves 1 to 2 metres high, increasing to 2 to 3 metres in more distant areas, and over 3 metres in stormy regions.
The department’s 11th announcement warned residents along the eastern coast of the southern provinces to be cautious of high waves hitting the shores. Seafarers are advised to exercise caution and avoid sailing in stormy areas, with fishing activities in the Gulf and the Andaman Sea suggested to be suspended until today, January 13.
Air quality is currently rated from good to moderate in the upper regions of Thailand due to strong winds improving air dispersion.
Weather forecast
The weather forecast from 6am today to 6am tomorrow outlines that the north will experience cold to very cold weather with temperatures dropping by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius. The lowest temperatures are expected to range from 7 to 14 degrees Celsius, with highs of 24 to 29 degrees.
Mountain tops will have freezing conditions, with some areas experiencing ground frost and temperatures ranging from 2 to 7 degrees Celsius.
The northeastern region will also see cold to very cold weather with strong winds, with temperatures dropping slightly. Lows are predicted at 6 to 13 degrees Celsius, and highs at 23 to 27 degrees, with mountaintops experiencing lows of 2 to 7 degrees Celsius.
The central region will be cool with strong winds and a slight temperature drop, with lows between 14 and 17 degrees Celsius and highs of 26 to 29 degrees. The eastern region will have similar conditions, with temperatures ranging from 14 to 19 degrees Celsius at night and 27 to 30 degrees during the day.
Waves are expected to be around 2 metres high, increasing beyond 2 metres offshore.
In the southern region (east coast), the upper part will be cool with strong winds and a slight decrease in temperature, while the lower part will see thunderstorms affecting 20% of the area, primarily in Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.
Temperatures will range from 17 to 25 degrees Celsius at night and 26 to 30 degrees during the day. Winds will be strong, with sea waves 2 to 3 metres high, increasing to more than 3 metres in stormy areas.
The southern region (west coast) will experience thunderstorms affecting 10% of the area, mainly in Trang and Satun. Temperatures will range from 22 to 24 degrees Celsius at night and 28 to 32 degrees during the day, with strong winds and sea waves 1 to 2 metres high, increasing to more than 3 metres in stormy areas, reported KhaoSod.
Finally, Bangkok and surrounding areas will be cool with strong winds and a slight drop in temperature, with lows of 16 to 19 degrees Celsius and highs of 26 to 31 degrees.
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