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Insein, Myanmar

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247,675 Population 16,860/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Insein has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 111.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area14.7 sq mi (38.0 km²)
Population Density16,860/sq mi
Coordinates16.8887°N, 96.1026°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.8"
194% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 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 M6.1 119 km
Apr 1, 1991 60 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M6.0 133 km
Aug 19, 1994 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M5.8 125 km
Sep 17, 2004 56 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.7 122 km
Apr 1, 1991 48 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.4 124 km
Mar 5, 2009 85 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.1 146 km
Mar 4, 2025 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 51 km
Mar 13, 2017 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M5.1 58 km
Jan 21, 2009 80 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.0 138 km
Jul 4, 2003 3 km WNW of Pathein, Myanmar M4.8 149 km
Jun 18, 2019 41 km ENE of Letpandan, Myanmar M4.8 112 km
Sep 23, 2023 38 km N of Yangon, Myanmar M4.8 29 km
Jun 7, 2023 20 km SSW of Nyaungdon, Myanmar M4.8 59 km
May 31, 2014 9 km NNW of Kyaiklat, Myanmar M4.7 61 km
Mar 4, 2025 6 km NE of Maubin, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 45 km
Apr 30, 2005 75 km SE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.7 119 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km SSE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M4.6 60 km
Sep 10, 2019 30 km WSW of Mawlamyinegyunn, Myanmar M4.6 136 km
Oct 28, 1999 21 km S of Kanbe, Myanmar M4.6 43 km
Mar 2, 2009 77 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.6 140 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 24 km
2006 Mala Category 4 178 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 69 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 99 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 83°F (29°C) 0.4 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 85°F (30°C) 11.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 20.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 21.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 22.2 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 13.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in

Insein has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 77°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 100.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.2") and January the driest (0.1").

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