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Yawnghwe, Myanmar

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188,083 Population 214/sq mi density
2,927 ft Elevation 892 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Yawnghwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.5°F
29% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,927 ft (892 m)
Area877.6 sq mi (2,272.9 km²)
Population Density214/sq mi
Coordinates20.6597°N, 96.9338°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.2"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 7, 2025.

Apr 13, 2025 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M5.3 108 km
Mar 29, 2025 8 km SW of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 141 km
May 17, 2025 22 km SSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 124 km
Mar 7, 2018 22 km WNW of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar M4.8 139 km
Apr 1, 2025 35 km N of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) M4.8 110 km
Sep 22, 2003 36 km E of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar M4.8 129 km
Mar 28, 2025 29 km ESE of Taungdwingyi, Burma (Myanmar) M4.8 145 km
Jun 27, 2018 9 km N of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar M4.7 124 km
Apr 11, 2025 20 km ENE of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 99 km
Apr 2, 2025 20 km E of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 95 km
Feb 5, 2021 83 km ENE of Taunggyi, Myanmar M4.7 98 km
Oct 3, 2003 37 km NNW of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar M4.7 118 km
Aug 25, 2001 131 km E of Taunggyi, Myanmar M4.7 143 km
Jun 8, 2014 12 km S of Pyinmana, Myanmar M4.6 139 km
May 17, 2020 12 km NNW of Yamethin, Myanmar M4.6 90 km
Apr 4, 2025 9 km WSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M4.6 136 km
Jan 11, 2004 25 km WNW of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar M4.5 144 km
May 9, 2025 15 km SE of Meiktila, Burma (Myanmar) M4.5 103 km
Apr 16, 2007 19 km W of Yamethin, Myanmar M4.5 105 km
Mar 30, 2025 14 km W of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) M4.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Giri Category 1 284 km
2006 Mala Category 1 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popa Stratovolcano 1,518 m (4,980 ft) -442 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
April 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in Warmest
May 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 9.9 in
August 72°F (22°C) 11.3 in Wettest
September 73°F (23°C) 10.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
December 62°F (16°C) 0.6 in

Yawnghwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in January to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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