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Taw Lan, Myanmar

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2,155 Population 7/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Taw Lan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 287 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 110.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area317.3 sq mi (821.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates16.4528°N, 96.2389°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.2"
190% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

Apr 1, 1991 60 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M6.0 95 km
Sep 17, 2004 56 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.7 81 km
Jun 19, 2023 131 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.6 133 km
Apr 1, 1991 48 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.4 89 km
Mar 13, 2017 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M5.1 108 km
Mar 4, 2025 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 83 km
Mar 5, 2009 85 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.1 101 km
Jan 21, 2009 80 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.0 92 km
Apr 2, 2025 85 km S of Pyapon, Burma (Myanmar) M4.9 122 km
Jun 22, 2023 112 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.9 113 km
Apr 26, 2007 97 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.9 103 km
Feb 15, 1996 131 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.8 136 km
Jun 7, 2023 20 km SSW of Nyaungdon, Myanmar M4.8 88 km
Sep 23, 2023 38 km N of Yangon, Myanmar M4.8 78 km
May 31, 2014 9 km NNW of Kyaiklat, Myanmar M4.7 60 km
Apr 30, 2005 75 km SE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.7 70 km
Jun 19, 2023 117 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.7 117 km
Mar 4, 2025 6 km NE of Maubin, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 67 km
Aug 30, 2025 119 km SE of Pyapon, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 115 km
Jun 30, 1997 near the south coast of Myanmar M4.6 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Nargis Category 4 38 km
2006 Mala Category 4 219 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 500 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 13.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 21.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 22.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 22.8 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 16.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in

Taw Lan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 75°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 109.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.8") and January the driest (0.1").

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