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Taunggyi, Myanmar

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160,115 Population 538/sq mi density
4,692 ft Elevation 1,430 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Taunggyi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,692 ft (1,430 m)
Area297.7 sq mi (771.1 km²)
Population Density538/sq mi
Coordinates20.7892°N, 97.0378°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.7"
75% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 12.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 7, 2025.

Mar 28, 2025 Burma (Myanmar) M6.7 150 km
Apr 13, 2025 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M5.3 110 km
May 17, 2025 22 km SSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 124 km
Sep 22, 2003 36 km E of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar M4.8 146 km
Apr 1, 2025 35 km N of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) M4.8 128 km
Feb 5, 2021 83 km ENE of Taunggyi, Myanmar M4.7 83 km
Jun 27, 2018 9 km N of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar M4.7 142 km
Aug 25, 2001 131 km E of Taunggyi, Myanmar M4.7 131 km
Oct 3, 2003 37 km NNW of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar M4.7 135 km
Apr 2, 2025 20 km E of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 103 km
Apr 11, 2025 20 km ENE of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 106 km
May 17, 2020 12 km NNW of Yamethin, Myanmar M4.6 104 km
Apr 4, 2025 9 km WSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M4.6 134 km
Jul 18, 2002 135 km ENE of Taunggyi, Myanmar M4.5 135 km
Aug 3, 2025 25 km E of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) M4.5 98 km
Mar 28, 2025 20 km SW of Yamethin, Burma (Myanmar) M4.5 120 km
Aug 7, 2025 22 km SSE of Yamethin, Burma (Myanmar) M4.5 106 km
Apr 16, 2007 19 km W of Yamethin, Myanmar M4.5 119 km
May 9, 2025 15 km SE of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) M4.5 113 km
Jul 18, 2020 64 km ESE of Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar M4.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Giri (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Giri Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popa Stratovolcano 1,518 m (4,980 ft) -442 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 9.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 11.2 in
August 70°F (21°C) 12.9 in Wettest
September 71°F (21°C) 11.1 in
October 69°F (21°C) 7.6 in
November 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in

Taunggyi has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in January to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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