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Chaung Wa, Myanmar

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2,075 Population 6/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Chaung Wa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 106.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area335.1 sq mi (868.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates16.5857°N, 96.2837°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 106.7"
181% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

May 16, 1995 28 km WSW of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M6.1 147 km
Apr 1, 1991 60 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M6.0 110 km
Sep 17, 2004 56 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.7 96 km
Jun 19, 2023 131 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.6 148 km
Apr 1, 1991 48 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.4 103 km
Mar 5, 2009 85 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.1 116 km
Mar 13, 2017 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M5.1 95 km
Mar 4, 2025 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 79 km
Jan 21, 2009 80 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.0 108 km
Jun 22, 2023 112 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.9 128 km
Apr 2, 2025 85 km S of Pyapon, Burma (Myanmar) M4.9 137 km
Apr 26, 2007 97 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.9 118 km
Jun 18, 2019 41 km ENE of Letpandan, Myanmar M4.8 147 km
Sep 23, 2023 38 km N of Yangon, Myanmar M4.8 65 km
Jun 7, 2023 20 km SSW of Nyaungdon, Myanmar M4.8 85 km
May 31, 2014 9 km NNW of Kyaiklat, Myanmar M4.7 65 km
Mar 4, 2025 6 km NE of Maubin, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 65 km
Jun 19, 2023 117 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.7 132 km
Aug 30, 2025 119 km SE of Pyapon, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 130 km
Apr 30, 2005 75 km SE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.7 86 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 33 km
2006 Mala Category 4 215 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 106 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 500 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.2 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 13.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 20.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 21.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 22.6 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 15.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in

Chaung Wa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 77°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 106.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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