Sagaing, Myanmar

Full City Profile

69,917 Population 237/sq mi density
246 ft Elevation 75 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Sagaing has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation246 ft (75 m)
Area295.5 sq mi (765.4 km²)
Population Density237/sq mi
Coordinates21.8787°N, 95.9797°E
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

188 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 3, 2025.

Mar 28, 2025 2025 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake M7.7 15 km
Nov 11, 2012 51 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar M6.8 126 km
Mar 28, 2025 Burma (Myanmar) M6.7 20 km
Nov 11, 2012 21 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.8 95 km
Sep 20, 2013 48 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.7 117 km
Nov 11, 2012 64 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.5 140 km
Dec 22, 2012 51 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.5 138 km
Jul 29, 2021 44 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.5 110 km
Aug 31, 2019 26 km NW of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.4 107 km
Jul 11, 1997 41 km SW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.4 113 km
Apr 13, 2025 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M5.3 73 km
Jan 26, 2014 52 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.2 125 km
Jul 27, 1996 29 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.2 137 km
Jul 8, 1996 30 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.1 123 km
Aug 1, 2016 16 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.1 126 km
May 17, 2025 22 km SSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 52 km
Jul 18, 2025 28 km ENE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 88 km
Sep 9, 2013 49 km NNE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.0 120 km
Nov 13, 2012 43 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.0 113 km
Jul 17, 2005 21 km NE of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Mocha Category 3 195 km
2010 Giri Category 4 226 km
1992 Forrest Category 2 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popa Stratovolcano 1,518 m (4,980 ft) -442 131 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 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 88°F (31°C) 1.4 in Warmest
May 87°F (31°C) 5.0 in
June 86°F (30°C) 4.3 in
July 85°F (29°C) 3.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 4.3 in
September 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in

Sagaing has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 70°F in January to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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