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Monywa, Myanmar

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182,011 Population 617/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Monywa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area295.0 sq mi (764.2 km²)
Population Density617/sq mi
Coordinates22.1086°N, 95.1358°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

393 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Mar 28, 2025 2025 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake M7.7 83 km
Apr 13, 2016 76 km SE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M6.9 113 km
Aug 24, 2016 26 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M6.8 144 km
Nov 11, 2012 51 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar M6.8 126 km
Mar 28, 2025 Burma (Myanmar) M6.7 97 km
Apr 16, 2020 38 km ESE of Falam, Myanmar M5.9 137 km
Aug 3, 1994 110 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.8 136 km
Nov 11, 2012 21 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.8 99 km
Sep 20, 2013 48 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.7 125 km
Jul 29, 2012 63 km E of Falam, Myanmar M5.7 126 km
Mar 27, 1992 24 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M5.6 143 km
Dec 22, 2012 51 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.5 52 km
Mar 12, 2010 68 km SSE of Mawlaik, Myanmar M5.5 118 km
Nov 11, 2012 64 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.5 136 km
Jul 29, 2021 44 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.5 122 km
Jul 11, 1997 41 km SW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.4 42 km
Aug 31, 2019 26 km NW of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.4 81 km
Apr 14, 1997 86 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.3 87 km
Apr 13, 2025 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M5.3 139 km
Mar 3, 2006 43 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.2 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Mocha (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 4 107 km
2010 Giri Category 4 184 km
1995 Unnamed Category 1 268 km
1994 Unnamed Category 2 220 km
1992 Forrest Category 2 233 km
1991 Unnamed Category 3 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (133 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popa Stratovolcano 1,518 m (4,980 ft) -442 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.9 in Warmest
May 88°F (31°C) 4.3 in
June 86°F (30°C) 4.6 in
July 86°F (30°C) 2.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 5.1 in
September 84°F (29°C) 6.1 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in
December 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in

Monywa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 70°F in January to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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