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Nwe Khway, Myanmar

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14,159 Population 256/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Nwe Khway 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

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area55.3 sq mi (143.1 km²)
Population Density256/sq mi
Coordinates17.0231°N, 96.1458°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.8"
194% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 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 M6.1 103 km
Apr 1, 1991 60 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M6.0 149 km
Aug 19, 1994 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M5.8 110 km
Sep 17, 2004 56 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.7 137 km
Apr 1, 1991 48 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.4 139 km
Apr 24, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 149 km
Mar 13, 2017 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M5.1 45 km
Mar 4, 2025 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 57 km
Jun 17, 2018 45 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.0 139 km
Apr 20, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.0 144 km
Apr 22, 2018 49 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 137 km
Jan 11, 2018 39 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 144 km
Apr 20, 2018 31 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 149 km
Jun 7, 2023 20 km SSW of Nyaungdon, Myanmar M4.8 66 km
Jun 18, 2019 41 km ENE of Letpandan, Myanmar M4.8 97 km
Sep 23, 2023 38 km N of Yangon, Myanmar M4.8 14 km
Apr 21, 2018 38 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.7 148 km
May 31, 2014 9 km NNW of Kyaiklat, Myanmar M4.7 74 km
Jan 11, 2018 46 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.7 148 km
Jan 14, 2018 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.7 144 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 39 km
2006 Mala Category 4 171 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 55 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 84 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 Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.1 in Warmest
May 85°F (30°C) 10.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 21.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 21.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 22.6 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 14.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Nwe Khway has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 76°F in December to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 101.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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