Lashio, Myanmar

Full City Profile

149,423 Population 103,766/sq mi density
2,772 ft Elevation 845 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Lashio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation2,772 ft (845 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density103,766/sq mi
Coordinates22.9359°N, 97.7498°E
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 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 M6.2 127 km
Apr 23, 1992 130 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar M6.1 131 km
Mar 1, 2015 132 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar M5.2 133 km
Apr 23, 1992 146 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.8 146 km
Jan 7, 2007 111 km SSE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.8 112 km
Apr 23, 1992 133 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.7 133 km
Apr 28, 1992 134 km ESE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.7 134 km
Mar 25, 2019 89 km NE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.6 89 km
Jun 2, 2020 112 km NNE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.6 113 km
Jul 18, 2020 64 km ESE of Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar M4.5 148 km
Sep 23, 1994 116 km SE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.5 117 km
Mar 3, 2015 142 km ENE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.5 142 km
Sep 25, 1992 106 km NE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.4 107 km
Mar 7, 2018 125 km ESE of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.4 131 km
Jun 11, 1993 140 km E of Lashio, Myanmar M4.4 140 km
Mar 9, 2018 98 km NE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.3 99 km
Jul 19, 2024 6 km NE of Zhangfeng, China M4.3 145 km
Aug 7, 1996 60 km SW of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.3 147 km
Jun 22, 2012 144 km SSE of Lashio, Myanmar M4.2 145 km
Jun 1, 2013 73 km ESE of Bhamo, Myanmar M4.2 132 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 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in
May 76°F (25°C) 6.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Warmest
July 76°F (24°C) 10.2 in
August 76°F (24°C) 11.1 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in

Lashio has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 59°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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