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Thongwa, Myanmar

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52,496 Population 150/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Thongwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 129.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area349.7 sq mi (905.7 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates16.7600°N, 96.5250°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 129.1"
240% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 27.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 16, 1995 28 km WSW of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M6.1 127 km
Apr 1, 1991 60 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M6.0 141 km
Aug 19, 1994 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar M5.8 136 km
Sep 17, 2004 56 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.7 126 km
Apr 1, 1991 48 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.4 135 km
Mar 5, 2009 85 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.1 143 km
Mar 4, 2025 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 97 km
Mar 13, 2017 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M5.1 90 km
Jan 21, 2009 80 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.0 134 km
Apr 26, 2007 97 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.9 143 km
Jun 22, 2023 112 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.9 150 km
Sep 23, 2023 38 km N of Yangon, Myanmar M4.8 62 km
Jun 7, 2023 20 km SSW of Nyaungdon, Myanmar M4.8 105 km
Jun 18, 2019 41 km ENE of Letpandan, Myanmar M4.8 133 km
Apr 30, 2005 75 km SE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.7 110 km
Aug 30, 2025 119 km SE of Pyapon, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 150 km
Mar 4, 2025 6 km NE of Maubin, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 88 km
May 31, 2014 9 km NNW of Kyaiklat, Myanmar M4.7 94 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km SSE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M4.6 96 km
Mar 2, 2009 77 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.6 140 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 56 km
2006 Mala Category 3 221 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 99 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 500 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 0.5 in
April 87°F (31°C) 1.2 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 16.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 24.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 26.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 27.1 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 19.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in

Thongwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 76°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 129.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (27.1") and February the driest (0.0").

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