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Falam, Myanmar

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5,404 Population 5/sq mi density
5,180 ft Elevation 1,579 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Falam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,180 ft (1,579 m)
Area1,145.6 sq mi (2,967.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates22.9134°N, 93.6778°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.1"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 13.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

494 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

Apr 13, 2016 76 km SE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M6.9 123 km
Nov 21, 1997 42 km SW of Saiha, India M6.1 127 km
Apr 16, 2020 38 km ESE of Falam, Myanmar M5.9 38 km
Jul 26, 2003 44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh M5.7 141 km
Jul 29, 2012 63 km E of Falam, Myanmar M5.7 64 km
May 11, 2006 38 km SSW of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.6 78 km
Jun 21, 2020 22 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India M5.6 48 km
Mar 12, 2010 68 km SSE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.5 98 km
Dec 4, 1991 47 km SE of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.5 127 km
Jul 27, 2003 41 km W of Lunglei, India M5.5 137 km
Dec 22, 2012 51 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.5 125 km
Oct 16, 1998 30 km ENE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.4 138 km
Jan 21, 2022 23 km NE of Falam, Myanmar M5.4 24 km
May 29, 2024 29 km ESE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.4 122 km
May 11, 1991 10 km SSE of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.4 149 km
Sep 9, 2014 42 km SE of Saiha, India M5.4 91 km
Aug 22, 2025 30 km SSW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) M5.3 81 km
Apr 14, 1997 86 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.3 89 km
Jul 31, 1997 27 km ESE of Darlawn, India M5.3 121 km
Nov 15, 1990 13 km S of Darlawn, India M5.2 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Mocha (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 4 100 km
2017 Mora Category 1 206 km
2010 Giri Category 1 252 km
2007 Akash Category 1 251 km
1998 Unnamed Category 1 186 km
1997 Unnamed Category 4 145 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 164 km
1995 Unnamed Category 2 183 km
1994 Unnamed Category 3 114 km
1992 Forrest Category 2 268 km
1991 Unnamed Category 5 96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 62°F (16°C) 0.4 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 6.2 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 13.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 11.4 in
August 72°F (22°C) 13.5 in Wettest
September 72°F (22°C) 11.1 in
October 69°F (21°C) 8.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in

Falam has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.5") and January the driest (0.2").

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