Lewe, Myanmar

Full City Profile

30,208 Population 25/sq mi density
364 ft Elevation 111 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Lewe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation364 ft (111 m)
Area1,188.9 sq mi (3,079.2 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates19.6361°N, 96.1100°E
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 21, 2003 16 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar M6.6 56 km
Jan 11, 2018 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M6.0 141 km
Nov 11, 1996 17 km W of Thayetmyo, Myanmar M6.0 120 km
Jul 30, 2007 42 km E of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.6 64 km
Apr 11, 2013 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.5 66 km
Oct 28, 1992 17 km WNW of Taungoo, Myanmar M5.4 72 km
Apr 3, 2013 48 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.4 67 km
Oct 30, 2003 30 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar M5.3 43 km
Jan 11, 2018 28 km W of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 132 km
Jan 11, 2018 48 km E of Paungde, Myanmar M5.2 136 km
Aug 15, 1999 24 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 139 km
Apr 4, 2013 57 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 58 km
Mar 9, 2014 56 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 64 km
Apr 24, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 142 km
Jan 23, 1995 27 km S of Pyinmana, Myanmar M5.1 20 km
Mar 17, 2018 32 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 139 km
Mar 29, 2025 8 km SW of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 7 km
Jul 3, 2022 43 km WNW of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 131 km
Jan 17, 2003 34 km WSW of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar M5.0 96 km
Apr 20, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Giri (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Giri Category 4 232 km
2006 Mala Category 3 142 km
1992 Forrest Category 2 269 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 293 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popa Stratovolcano 1,518 m (4,980 ft) -442 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 88°F (31°C) 2.1 in Warmest
May 86°F (30°C) 5.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in

Lewe has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 72°F in January to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (0.1").

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