Thailand
24 November 2023 - 30 November 2023The moderate high-pressure area from China extended its ridge to cover upper Thailand and the South China Sea at the beginning and the middle of the period then weakened. In addition, the easterly wind prevailed over upper Thailand on 26-27 Nov. These conditions caused cool weather in general areas of the northern and northeastern parts with cold weather in some areas while cool weather in most areas of central and eastern parts. Rainfall was reported in some areas.
In southern part, the rather active northeast monsoon prevailed over the Gulf of Thailand and southern part almost the entire period. Besides, the active low-pressure cell in the lower South China Sea moved through lower southern part of Thailand and Malaysia and moved into lower Andaman Sea during 25-27 Nov. following by another low-pressure cell covered over the coast of Malaysia on 29 Nov. These conditions resulted in abundant rainfall with heavy to very heavy rainfall in several areas mainly in the east coast of southern part with flooding in some areas.
Region Weather Summary
24 November 2023 - 30 November 2023Northern
Generally cool weather almost the period with cold weather in some areas. Cold to very cold weather in the mountainous areas and mountain tops.
Max Rain | Max. Temp. | Min. Temp. |
14.0 º C at Chiang Rai Agromet. Stn., Mueang Chiang Rai on 28-29 Nov. (5.0 º C at Doi Inthanon, Chom Thong Chiang Mai on 28 Nov.) |
Northeastern
Generally cool weather almost the period with cold weather in some areas in upper part on 28 and 29 Nov. Cold to cool weather in the mountainous areas and mountain tops. Rain was reported in some areas on 26 and 30 Nov.
Max Rain | Max. Temp. | Min. Temp. |
32.0 mm at Si Songkhram Nakhon Phanom on 26 Nov. | 15.0 º C at Nakhon Phanom Agromet. Stn., Mueang Nakhon Phanom on 28 Nov. (10.0 º C at Phu Luang Wildlife Sanctuary, Phu Ruea Loei on 29 Nov. and at Loei Agricultural Research and Development Center on 25-26 and 30 Nov.) |
Central
Cool weather nearly the whole areas almost the period. Light rain was reported in some areas on 26 and 29 Nov.
Max Rain | Max. Temp. | Min. Temp. |
7.7 mm at Mae Nam Phachi Wildlife Sanctuary, Suan Phueng Ratchaburi on 26 Nov. | 19.0 º C at Thong Pha Phum Kanchanaburi on 24 Nov. |
Eastern
Cool weather in some areas almost the entire period. Light rain was reported in some areas on 26 Nov.
Max Rain | Max. Temp. | Min. Temp. |
6.3 mm at Pong Nam Ron Chanthaburi on 26 Nov. | 20.5 º C at Sanam Chai Khet Chachoengsao on 29 Nov. and Ko Sichang Chon Buri on 29-30 Nov. (23.7 º C at Khao Kheow, Mueang Nakhon Nayok on 28 Nov.) |
Southern (East Coast)
Cool weather in some areas. Fairly widespread rain with heavy to very heavy rainfall in several areas almost the period. Flooding continued from the last period in Pattani province on 24-29 Nov. Flooding was reported in Chumphon province on 25-30 Nov., Songkhla, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani and Phatthalung provinces on 26-30 Nov.
Max Rain | Max. Temp. | Min. Temp. |
261.0 mm at Sai Buri Pattani on 29 Nov. | 20.5 º C at Mueang Phetchaburi on 29 Nov. |
Southern (West Coast)
Fairly widespread rain except for scattered rain on the last day of the period. Heavy rainfall was observed in some areas on 24, 25, 27 and 29 Nov. and very heavy rainfall in some areas on 26 and 29 Nov. Flooding was reported in Ranong and Trang provinces on 27-30 Nov.
Max Rain | Max. Temp. | Min. Temp. |
118.9 mm at Khao Chong Botanical Garden, Na Yong Trang on 29 Nov. | 23.0 º C at Southern Meteorological Center (West Coast), Thalang Phuket on 27 Nov. and Takua Pa Phangnga on 27 Nov. |
Bangkok Metropolitan
Cool weather mainly in vicinity. Light rain was reported in some areas on 26 Nov.
Max Rain | Max. Temp. | Min. Temp. |
4.6 mm at Bangkok Christian College Khet Bang Rak on 26 Nov. (2.5 mm at Bang Phli Samut Prakan on 26 Nov.) | 23.1 º C at Bangkok Port Khet Khlong Toei on 25 Nov. (20.7 º C at Kamphaeng Saen Nakhon Pathom on 29 Nov.) |
Announcement Date 01 December 2023 11:39