Pyay, Myanmar

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134,861 Population 447/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Pyay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area301.5 sq mi (780.8 km²)
Population Density447/sq mi
Coordinates18.8200°N, 95.2156°E
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 23, 2025.

Sep 21, 2003 16 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar M6.6 131 km
Nov 11, 1996 17 km W of Thayetmyo, Myanmar M6.0 61 km
Jan 11, 2018 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M6.0 103 km
Jul 30, 2007 42 km E of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.6 69 km
Apr 11, 2013 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.5 65 km
Apr 3, 2013 48 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.4 64 km
Oct 28, 1992 17 km WNW of Taungoo, Myanmar M5.4 114 km
Oct 30, 2003 30 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar M5.3 123 km
Jan 11, 2018 48 km E of Paungde, Myanmar M5.2 90 km
Jan 11, 2018 28 km W of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 109 km
Aug 18, 2019 81 km WSW of Pyay, Myanmar M5.2 81 km
Aug 15, 1999 24 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 117 km
Mar 9, 2014 56 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 68 km
Mar 17, 2018 32 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 110 km
Apr 24, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 110 km
Mar 29, 2025 8 km SW of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 132 km
Jul 3, 2022 43 km WNW of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 91 km
Jan 23, 1995 27 km S of Pyinmana, Myanmar M5.1 128 km
Apr 4, 2013 57 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 73 km
Jan 17, 2003 34 km WSW of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar M5.0 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 4 300 km
2010 Giri Category 4 211 km
2008 Nargis Category 2 250 km
2006 Mala Category 4 47 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 264 km
1992 Forrest Category 2 245 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 174 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°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) 0.7 in Warmest
May 87°F (30°C) 6.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in

Pyay has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 71°F in January to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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