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Papun, Myanmar

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3,028 Population 3/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Papun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area1,099.0 sq mi (2,846.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.0621°N, 97.4423°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.1"
135% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 7, 2022.

May 16, 1995 28 km WSW of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M6.1 106 km
Jan 11, 2018 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M6.0 149 km
Aug 19, 1994 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M5.8 109 km
Jan 11, 2018 28 km W of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 141 km
Aug 15, 1999 24 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 133 km
Mar 17, 2018 32 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 141 km
Apr 24, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 142 km
Jun 17, 2018 45 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.0 147 km
Apr 20, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.0 139 km
Mar 4, 2018 30 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 141 km
Apr 20, 2018 31 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 139 km
Jan 11, 2018 39 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 144 km
Jan 12, 2018 19 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.9 128 km
Jun 18, 2019 41 km ENE of Letpandan, Myanmar M4.8 140 km
Jan 14, 2018 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.7 145 km
Apr 21, 2018 38 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.7 146 km
Jan 22, 2018 44 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.7 147 km
Jan 11, 2018 34 km W of Pyu, Myanmar M4.6 150 km
Feb 5, 2018 31 km SW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.6 130 km
Jan 13, 2018 38 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M4.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Nargis (2008).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Nargis Category 3 215 km
2006 Mala Category 1 211 km
1982 Unnamed Category 2 165 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 500 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 11.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 16.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 19.7 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 18.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
November 76°F (25°C) 1.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in

Papun has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 89.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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