Pyu, Myanmar

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40,386 Population 28/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Pyu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 95.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area1,426.4 sq mi (3,694.4 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates18.4813°N, 96.4374°E
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.4"
151% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 23, 2025.

May 16, 1995 28 km WSW of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M6.1 65 km
Jan 11, 2018 40 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M6.0 41 km
Aug 19, 1994 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M5.8 57 km
Jul 30, 2007 42 km E of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.6 127 km
Apr 11, 2013 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.5 122 km
Oct 28, 1992 17 km WNW of Taungoo, Myanmar M5.4 61 km
Apr 3, 2013 48 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.4 117 km
Jan 11, 2018 48 km E of Paungde, Myanmar M5.2 51 km
Jan 11, 2018 28 km W of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 29 km
Aug 15, 1999 24 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.2 24 km
Mar 17, 2018 32 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 32 km
Apr 24, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.1 34 km
Mar 29, 2025 8 km SW of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 139 km
Apr 4, 2013 57 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 112 km
Mar 13, 2017 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M5.1 129 km
Jan 23, 1995 27 km S of Pyinmana, Myanmar M5.1 114 km
Mar 9, 2014 56 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 109 km
Jul 31, 2007 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.0 121 km
Apr 20, 2018 34 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.0 34 km
Jun 17, 2018 45 km WSW of Pyu, Myanmar M5.0 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Nargis (2008).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Nargis Category 4 203 km
2006 Mala Category 4 99 km
1992 Unnamed Category 1 299 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 119 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 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 87°F (30°C) 2.8 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 9.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 18.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 21.0 in Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 20.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 13.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in

Pyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 72°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 95.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.0") and February the driest (0.1").

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