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Weather & Climate in Buthidaung Town, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buthidaung Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 185.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 949.0 sq mi (2,457.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8754°N, 92.5300°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 21, 1997 | 42 km SW of Saiha, India | M6.1 | 150 km | 54 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 88 km S of Saiha, India | M5.5 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 1999 | 16 km NW of Cox’s B?z?r, Bangladesh | M5.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 1992 | 118 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.2 | 122 km | 43 km |
| Oct 16, 2002 | 132 km NNE of Sittwe, Myanmar | M5.1 | 109 km | 41 km |
| Oct 19, 2001 | 122 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.0 | 119 km | 40 km |
| Jul 10, 2011 | 97 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar | M4.9 | 144 km | 71 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 25 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2006 | 46 km WSW of Tekn?f, Bangladesh | M4.9 | 68 km | 30 km |
| Jan 23, 2020 | 70 km NE of Sittwe, Myanmar | M4.9 | 103 km | 23 km |
| Nov 22, 1997 | 40 km E of B?ndarban, Bangladesh | M4.8 | 142 km | 53 km |
| Mar 26, 2019 | 81 km NE of Sittwe, Myanmar | M4.7 | 94 km | 35 km |
| Jun 23, 2006 | 48 km WNW of Sittwe, Myanmar | M4.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 1992 | 120 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar | M4.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1994 | 112 km SSE of Saiha, India | M4.7 | 104 km | 33 km |
| May 17, 2011 | 128 km SW of Tekn?f, Bangladesh | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2020 | 104 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar | M4.6 | 145 km | 51 km |
| Jan 3, 2000 | 45 km SSW of Saiha, India | M4.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Dec 13, 2009 | 26 km WSW of S?tkania, Bangladesh | M4.6 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Nov 15, 1991 | 36 km ENE of Tekn?f, Bangladesh | M4.6 | 19 km | 78 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 5 | 132 mph | 65 km |
| 2023 | Hamoon | Category 2 | 75 mph | 139 km |
| 2017 | Mora | Category 1 | 69 mph | 67 km |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 4 | 121 mph | 133 km |
| 2007 | Sidr | Category 3 | — | 285 km |
| 2007 | Akash | Category 1 | — | 57 km |
| 2004 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 98 km |
| 1998 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 69 mph | 141 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 104 mph | 139 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 221 km |
| 1995 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 89 mph | 81 km |
| 1994 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 132 mph | 43 km |
| 1992 | Forrest | Category 4 | 104 mph | 80 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 40 mph | 287 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 5 | 146 mph | 158 km |
| 1981 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 232 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1762 | NORTHERN BAY OF BENGAL | Earthquake | 1.8 m | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 12.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 43.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 50.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 43.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 17.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in |
Buthidaung Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 68°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 185.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (50.5") and January the driest (0.1").