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Weather & Climate in Bawhan, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bawhan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,498 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,498 ft (1,371 m) |
| Area | 1,489.2 sq mi (3,857.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8677°N, 96.8319°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Sep 21, 2003 | 16 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M6.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2007 | 42 km E of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.6 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Apr 11, 2013 | 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2013 | 48 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Oct 28, 1992 | 17 km WNW of Taungoo, Myanmar | M5.4 | 112 km | 34 km |
| Oct 30, 2003 | 30 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M5.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 56 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Jan 23, 1995 | 27 km S of Pyinmana, Myanmar | M5.1 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Mar 29, 2025 | 8 km SW of Nay Pyi Taw, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 57 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Jul 21, 2015 | 26 km NW of Taungoo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Jul 31, 2007 | 44 km ESE of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Burma (Myanmar) | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 29 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 36 km E of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 14 km SSE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2005 | 34 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M4.8 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 29 km ESE of Taungdwingyi, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 2012 | 49 km WNW of Taungoo, Myanmar | M4.8 | 121 km | 22 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 16 km ESE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M4.8 | 119 km | 38 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 1 | 63 mph | 290 km |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 2 | 104 mph | 207 km |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in |
Bawhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 60°F in January to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.2").