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Weather & Climate in Chauk, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chauk has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 430.5 sq mi (1,114.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8992°N, 94.8178°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
195 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Aug 24, 2016 | 26 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M6.8 | 26 km | 82 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Burma (Myanmar) | M6.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 16 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M6.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1994 | 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar | M6.5 | 78 km | 36 km |
| Aug 3, 1994 | 110 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.8 | 110 km | 34 km |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 10 km SW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar | M5.7 | 55 km | 84 km |
| Mar 27, 1992 | 24 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.6 | 24 km | 97 km |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 41 km SW of Monywa, Myanmar | M5.4 | 102 km | 138 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 43 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.2 | 44 km | 113 km |
| Jul 27, 1996 | 29 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar | M5.2 | 45 km | 110 km |
| Nov 22, 1992 | 56 km WSW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar | M5.2 | 78 km | 68 km |
| Jul 8, 1992 | 118 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.2 | 119 km | 43 km |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 43 km WNW of Myaydo, Myanmar | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 8, 1996 | 30 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar | M5.1 | 68 km | 102 km |
| Oct 16, 2002 | 132 km NNE of Sittwe, Myanmar | M5.1 | 138 km | 41 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 22 km SSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 16 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar | M5.1 | 47 km | 131 km |
| Feb 22, 2025 | 119 km S of Hakha, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.0 | 130 km | 59 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 34 km WSW of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M5.0 | 121 km | 102 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 5 | 127 mph | 153 km |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 4 | 121 mph | 68 km |
| 2007 | Akash | Category 1 | - | 284 km |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 1 | - | 276 km |
| 2004 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 200 km |
| 1995 | Unnamed | Category 1 | - | 243 km |
| 1994 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 231 km |
| 1992 | Forrest | Category 2 | 52 mph | 125 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 40 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popa | Stratovolcano | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | -442 | 45 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in |
Chauk has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 72°F in January to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.0").