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Bhamo, Myanmar

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54,721 Population 188/sq mi density
377 ft Elevation 115 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Bhamo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation377 ft (115 m)
Area290.4 sq mi (752.0 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates24.2526°N, 97.2336°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.9"
81% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.6 on May 16, 2025.

Jun 15, 1992 134 km W of Bhamo, Myanmar M6.3 134 km
Jan 11, 1994 25 km SW of Myitkyina, Myanmar M6.1 109 km
May 31, 2023 121 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.9 139 km
May 30, 2014 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.9 104 km
Dec 30, 1997 79 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.8 141 km
May 23, 2014 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.8 101 km
Mar 10, 2011 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.5 90 km
Jul 26, 1996 117 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.4 142 km
Oct 6, 2000 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.4 60 km
Jan 5, 1991 130 km WSW of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.2 130 km
Mar 8, 1990 84 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.2 150 km
Jun 29, 2007 82 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.2 147 km
Jul 9, 2012 87 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.1 141 km
Jul 22, 2012 106 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.1 116 km
Mar 21, 2008 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.1 42 km
Jan 1, 2011 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.0 82 km
Jun 12, 2021 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.9 103 km
Feb 19, 2004 63 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.8 144 km
Aug 3, 2019 51 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.8 120 km
Sep 20, 1995 77 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 1 291 km
1991 Unnamed Category 2 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Tengchong (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tengchong Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,865 m (9,400 ft) -5750 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 13.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 15.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 15.4 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in

Bhamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.4") and January the driest (0.3").

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