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Cha-am

TH ชะอำ

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Location & Surroundings

Cha-am is a town in Phetchaburi, Thailand with 49,375 inhabitants, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tha Yang, 19 km to the north. The national capital Bangkok is about 120 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Hua Hin Airport, 18 km away.

Also known as: ชะอำ · Ча-ам · Amphoe Na Yang · Amphoe Nong Chok · Ban Chaam · Sha-am

Overview

Cha-am is town in Phetchaburi province, Thailand — TH เทศบาลเมืองในจังหวัดเพชรบุรี ประเทศไทย.

It is located in Cha-am, Thailand.

The population is about 35,581 (2014).

It covers about 661 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 5 metre.

Also known as: DE Cha Am

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Basic Data

  • Country Thailand
  • Located in Cha-am
  • Area 661 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 48' 0" N, 99° 58' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 5 m
  • Timezone Asia/Bangkok
  • Time Shift GMT 7 (DST 7)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 49,375
  • Pop. Density 592 p/km²
  • Built-up 19.7%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Baht (THB)
  • Phone Prefix +66

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Alternate Names

th
ชะอำ
ru
Ча-ам
Amphoe Na Yang
Amphoe Nong Chok
Ban Chaam
Sha-am
Amphoe Cha-am

Weather in Cha-am

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cha-am, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 6.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 27.2 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.

Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
6.4 m/s N (20 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
0.00 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 26.1 6.4 20 71 1,013.4 - / 0.00 83 0.0 n/a
6h 24.5 5.2 348 80 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.00 86 352.0 n/a
12h 22.8 5.2 349 85 1,014.1 0.05 / 0.05 96 0.0 n/a
18h 22.1 5.3 344 88 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.04 66 3.3 n/a
Tomorrow 27.2 6.9 14 71 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 44 557.5 n/a
30h 24.7 5.9 344 85 1,013.7 0.26 / 0.26 60 345.5 n/a
36h 22.9 5.1 342 89 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.18 97 0.0 n/a
42h 22.7 5.2 351 88 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 3.8 n/a
Friday 27.7 5.6 24 71 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 591.5 n/a
54h 26.2 2.7 345 78 1,013.0 0.07 / 0.07 100 321.0 n/a
60h 24.3 3.0 331 88 1,012.8 0.92 / 0.99 74 0.0 n/a
66h 24.0 3.8 336 90 1,014.2 0.74 / 1.72 69 1.1 n/a
Saturday 26.9 3.8 26 82 1,012.5 0.00 / 1.50 85 330.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cha-am?
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 6.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 27.2 C, max wind 6.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cha-am today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Cha-am?
Local time is 21:14. Time zone: Asia/Bangkok (UTC+07:00).
What type of place is Cha-am?
Cha-am is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Cha-am?
Population about 49,375.
What is the elevation of Cha-am?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Cha-am located?
It is at 12.80000, 99.96667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cha-am in?
It is in Thailand.

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Last updated 2023-12-11
geonames https://www.geonames.org/1153807

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