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Kutkai, Myanmar

Shan State · Myanmar

Kutkai is a small city in Shan State, Myanmar with a population of 24,963. Elevation: 4,400 ft (1,341 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,963 Population 3,267/sq mi density
4,400 ft Elevation 1,341 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
61.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Yangon Timezone

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About Kutkai

Kutkai

Kutkai is the capital of Kutkai District and seat of Kutkai Township, in northern Shan State of eastern Myanmar. It lies along National Highway 3, approximately 24 kilometres to the north of Lashio.

People

Population24,963
Density3,267/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain61.7 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation4,400 ft (1,341 m)
Population24,963
Population Density3,267 / sq mi
Elevation4,400 ft (1,341 m)
Coordinates23.4579°, 97.9380°
TimezoneAsia/Yangon
Country🇲🇲 Myanmar
State / ProvinceShan State
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation61.7 inches (1,567 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kutkai

Kutkai is a small city in Myanmar (Shan State) with a population of 24,963. The city sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet (1,341 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Yangon.

Climate in Kutkai

Kutkai has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (24.2°C), the coldest is Jan (14.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1215 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.1°C / 57°F 4.3° / 23.7° 22.0
Feb 16.1°C / 61°F 5.6° / 26.9° 14.2
Mar 20.2°C / 68°F 9.8° / 31.1° 17.1
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 13.6° / 33.4° 41.1
May 24.2°C / 76°F 16.5° / 34.1° 106.2
Jun 23.7°C / 75°F 18.5° / 31.6° 222.6
Jul 23.2°C / 74°F 18.7° / 29.8° 261.6
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 18.6° / 28.9° 247.2
Sep 22.5°C / 72°F 16.9° / 28.4° 140.0
Oct 21°C / 70°F 13.9° / 27.2° 74.8
Nov 17.9°C / 64°F 9.6° / 25.6° 46.8
Dec 15.1°C / 59°F 6° / 23.7° 21.8
Kutkai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,400 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above Myanmar avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,400 ft (1,341 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²)
Population Density3,267/sq mi
Coordinates23.4579°N, 97.9380°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.7"
62% above Myanmar avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 19, 2024.

Apr 23, 1992 126 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar M6.2 149 km
Mar 10, 2011 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.5 141 km
Oct 6, 2000 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.4 103 km
Mar 1, 2015 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar M5.2 94 km
Mar 21, 2008 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.1 129 km
Jan 1, 2011 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.0 133 km
Feb 1, 2011 86 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.8 137 km
Jan 3, 2018 189 km NE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.6 144 km
Dec 20, 1999 62 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.6 119 km
Mar 21, 2008 39 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.6 122 km
Jun 2, 2020 112 km NNE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.6 56 km
Mar 25, 2019 89 km NE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.6 53 km
Mar 3, 2015 142 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.5 110 km
Jan 1, 2011 88 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.5 126 km
Sep 25, 1992 106 km NE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.4 51 km
Aug 30, 2011 90 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.4 132 km
Jun 11, 1993 140 km E of Lashio, Myanmar M4.4 134 km
Mar 7, 2018 125 km ESE of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.4 72 km
Mar 9, 2018 98 km NE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.3 50 km
Jan 17, 2021 36 km NNW of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Unnamed (1991).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Unnamed Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 7.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 10.2 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 12.2 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 11.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.5 in

Kutkai has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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Farmers Markets in Kutkai

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hsenwi Myoma Market
Kyawnghkam market
Man Pying Market

Restaurants in Kutkai

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aung Chan Thar
Local Buffet
Shwe Make Son

Gas Stations in Kutkai

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MM #6239193185

Airports Near Kutkai

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lashio AirportLSHMedium Airport
Namtu AirportNMTSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kutkai

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mawhan Kachin Baptist Church
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Yangon
Elevation
1,400 m (4,593 ft)

🇲🇲 About Myanmar

Capital Nay Pyi Taw
Population 53,708,395
Area 678,500 km²
GDP (USD) $66,757,619,000
GDP per capita $1,233
HDI 0.585
Life expectancy 66.9 years
Internet users 58.5%
Urban population 30.4%
Currency MMK (Kyat)
Languages Burmese
Calling code +95
TLD .mm
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kutkai

What is the population of Kutkai?

Kutkai has a population of 24,963 residents and is located in Myanmar. The population density is 3,267 people per square mile, spread across 7.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kutkai?

Kutkai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.7 inches.

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