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Bago, Myanmar

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244,376 Population 804/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Bago has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 128.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area304.0 sq mi (787.4 km²)
Population Density804/sq mi
Coordinates17.3352°N, 96.4814°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 128.2"
237% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 29.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 16, 1995 28 km WSW of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M6.1 63 km
Jan 11, 2018 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M6.0 123 km
Aug 19, 1994 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M5.8 71 km
Jan 11, 2018 28 km W of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 128 km
Jan 11, 2018 48 km E of Paungde, Myanmar M5.2 133 km
Aug 15, 1999 24 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 120 km
Mar 17, 2018 32 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 122 km
Mar 13, 2017 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M5.1 52 km
Apr 24, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 120 km
Mar 4, 2025 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 103 km
Jun 17, 2018 45 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.0 113 km
Apr 20, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.0 115 km
Apr 20, 2018 31 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 120 km
Jan 11, 2018 39 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 116 km
Jan 12, 2018 19 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 119 km
Mar 4, 2018 30 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 126 km
Apr 22, 2018 49 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 112 km
Jan 11, 2018 39 km W of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 128 km
Jun 18, 2019 41 km ENE of Letpandan, Myanmar M4.8 73 km
Sep 23, 2023 38 km N of Yangon, Myanmar M4.8 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nargis (2008).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Nargis Category 4 87 km
2006 Mala Category 3 166 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 54 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.1 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MYANMAR COAST Earthquake 1.1 m 500 45 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in
April 87°F (30°C) 0.9 in Warmest
May 85°F (30°C) 12.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 29.7 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 27.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 28.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 18.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in

Bago has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 74°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 128.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (29.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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