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Shwegu, Myanmar

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58,696 Population 49/sq mi density
390 ft Elevation 119 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Shwegu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation390 ft (119 m)
Area1,194.3 sq mi (3,093.3 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates24.2267°N, 96.7909°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.5"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

163 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 1, 2025.

Jan 5, 1991 99 km NW of Mogok, Myanmar M7.0 113 km
Jun 15, 1992 134 km W of Bhamo, Myanmar M6.3 90 km
Jan 11, 1994 25 km SW of Myitkyina, Myanmar M6.1 119 km
May 30, 2014 62 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.9 137 km
May 31, 2023 121 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.9 113 km
Nov 21, 1994 75 km SSW of Sarupathar, India M5.9 147 km
May 23, 2014 63 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.8 135 km
Dec 30, 1997 79 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.8 130 km
Mar 10, 2011 90 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.5 131 km
Oct 6, 2000 60 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.4 105 km
Jul 26, 1996 117 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.4 118 km
Mar 8, 1990 84 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.2 138 km
Jun 29, 2007 82 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.2 135 km
Jan 5, 1991 130 km WSW of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.2 86 km
Jul 9, 2012 87 km W of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.1 127 km
Jul 22, 2012 106 km WSW of Myitkyina, Myanmar M5.1 93 km
Mar 21, 2008 42 km NE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.1 80 km
Jan 1, 2011 82 km ENE of Bhamo, Myanmar M5.0 124 km
Jun 12, 2021 68 km SE of Myitkyina, Myanmar M4.9 138 km
Dec 2, 1993 157 km SE of Phek, India M4.9 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 1 254 km
1991 Unnamed Category 2 109 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
May 83°F (29°C) 7.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 12.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 11.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 12.6 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in

Shwegu has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (0.3").

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