Doi Ang Khang

Doi Ang Khang
Doi Ang Khang park
Highest point
Elevation1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Coordinates19°54′1.2″N 99°2′21.5″E / 19.900333°N 99.039306°E / 19.900333; 99.039306
Geography
Doi Ang Khang is located in Thailand
Doi Ang Khang
Doi Ang Khang
Thailand
LocationBan Khum Village, Mu 5, Mae Ngon Sub district, Amphoe Fang, Chiang Mai Province
Parent rangeDaen Lao Range
Geology
Mountain typeLimestone
Climbing
Easiest routedrive

Doi Ang Khang (Thai: ดอยอ่างขาง) is a mountain in Fang District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. It is part of the Daen Lao Range that straddles both sides of the Burmese-Thai border. It is the site of an agricultural station, the first research station set up by King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1969.[1] The peak of Doi Ang Khang is 1,928 metres (6,325 ft) above sea level, and the agricultural station covers an area of 1,989 rai (318 ha).

Climate

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The temperature average is 19.6 °C. The highest temperatures range from 35-38 °C in April. The lowest temperature recorded is -3 °C in January. The rainfall average is 1906 mm per year.

Climate data for Doi Ang Khang (1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 20.0
(68.0)
23.0
(73.4)
26.2
(79.2)
27.4
(81.3)
24.3
(75.7)
24.0
(75.2)
22.9
(73.2)
22.4
(72.3)
22.6
(72.7)
21.6
(70.9)
19.8
(67.6)
18.7
(65.7)
22.7
(72.9)
Daily mean °C (°F) 16.8
(62.2)
19.3
(66.7)
22.2
(72.0)
23.2
(73.8)
21.1
(70.0)
21.0
(69.8)
20.3
(68.5)
19.9
(67.8)
20.0
(68.0)
19.0
(66.2)
17.2
(63.0)
15.9
(60.6)
19.6
(67.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 13.0
(55.4)
15.0
(59.0)
17.5
(63.5)
18.6
(65.5)
17.6
(63.7)
17.8
(64.0)
17.7
(63.9)
17.7
(63.9)
17.5
(63.5)
16.8
(62.2)
14.3
(57.7)
12.6
(54.7)
16.3
(61.3)
Average rainfall mm (inches) 18.8
(0.74)
10.5
(0.41)
17.7
(0.70)
96.1
(3.78)
279.3
(11.00)
179.0
(7.05)
321.2
(12.65)
403.3
(15.88)
297.9
(11.73)
246.6
(9.71)
34.4
(1.35)
1.3
(0.05)
1,906.2
(75.05)
Average relative humidity (%) 63.8 46.8 45.9 58.8 79.7 84.5 87.5 90.7 88.5 88.4 76.7 72.9 73.7
Mean monthly sunshine hours 272.8 240.1 275.9 243.0 198.4 159.0 161.2 158.1 183.0 198.4 249.0 251.1 2,590
Percent possible sunshine 80 76 75 65 49 40 40 40 50 56 75 75 59
Source 1: Thai Meteorological Department[2]
Source 2: Office of Water Management and Hydrology, Royal Irrigation Department (sunshine)[3]

Ang Khang Royal Agricultural Station

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The agricultural station researches and cultivates temperate climate fruits, flowers, and vegetables. At present, the station has more than 12 species of temperate fruits such as raspberries, peaches, plums, kiwis, and strawberries, and more than 60 species of vegetables such as carrots, Brussels sprouts, and peas, and more than 50 species of temperate flowers such as carnations and roses.

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References

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  1. ^ Dawson, Alan (24 December 2017). "Living the high life". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Thailand Climate Normal Values". Thai Meteorological Department. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  3. ^ "ปริมาณการใช้น้ำของพืชอ้างอิงโดยวิธีของ Penman Monteith (Reference Crop Evapotranspiration by Penman Monteith)" (PDF) (in Thai). Office of Water Management and Hydrology, Royal Irrigation Department. p. 15. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
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