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Weather & Climate in Ale Gyaung, Myanmar

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ale Gyaung 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 110.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

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

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area309.8 sq mi (802.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates16.5893°N, 95.8676°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.2"
190% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

94 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.

Apr 1, 1991 60 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M6.0 95 km 15 km
Sep 17, 2004 56 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.7 86 km 15 km
Apr 1, 1991 48 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.4 85 km 13 km
Mar 4, 2025 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 44 km 10 km
Mar 5, 2009 85 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.1 113 km 8 km
Mar 13, 2017 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar M5.1 91 km 10 km
Jan 21, 2009 80 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M5.0 107 km 35 km
Jun 22, 2023 112 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.9 135 km 14 km
Apr 26, 2007 97 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.9 122 km 32 km
Apr 2, 2025 85 km S of Pyapon, Burma (Myanmar) M4.9 122 km 10 km
Jul 4, 2003 3 km WNW of Pathein, Myanmar M4.8 126 km 33 km
Jun 18, 2019 41 km ENE of Letpandan, Myanmar M4.8 148 km 16 km
Jun 7, 2023 20 km SSW of Nyaungdon, Myanmar M4.8 48 km 10 km
Sep 23, 2023 38 km N of Yangon, Myanmar M4.8 67 km 10 km
Mar 4, 2025 6 km NE of Maubin, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 26 km 10 km
Aug 30, 2025 119 km SE of Pyapon, Burma (Myanmar) M4.7 139 km 10 km
Apr 30, 2005 75 km SE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.7 92 km 10 km
Jun 19, 2023 117 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar M4.7 139 km 10 km
May 31, 2014 9 km NNW of Kyaiklat, Myanmar M4.7 21 km 22 km
Mar 7, 2024 42 km S of Pathein, Myanmar M4.6 130 km 34 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2008 Nargis Category 4 104 mph 12 km
2006 Mala Category 4 115 mph 177 km
1982 Unnamed Category 3 132 mph 102 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 500 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
April 86°F (30°C) 1.0 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 9.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 15.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 16.2 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 14.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in

Ale Gyaung has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 75°F in January to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 78.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.2") and January the driest (0.0").

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