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Weather & Climate in Falam, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Falam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,180 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,180 ft (1,579 m) |
| Area | 1,145.6 sq mi (2,967.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.9134°N, 93.6778°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
494 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Apr 13, 2016 | 76 km SE of Mawlaik, Myanmar | M6.9 | 123 km | 136 km |
| Nov 21, 1997 | 42 km SW of Saiha, India | M6.1 | 127 km | 54 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 38 km ESE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.9 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2003 | 44 km SE of Khagrachhari, Bangladesh | M5.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 63 km E of Falam, Myanmar | M5.7 | 64 km | 75 km |
| May 11, 2006 | 38 km SSW of Mawlaik, Myanmar | M5.6 | 78 km | 30 km |
| Jun 21, 2020 | 22 km E of North Vanlaiphai, India | M5.6 | 48 km | 11 km |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 68 km SSE of Mawlaik, Myanmar | M5.5 | 98 km | 102 km |
| Dec 4, 1991 | 47 km SE of Chur?ch?ndpur, India | M5.5 | 127 km | 72 km |
| Jul 27, 2003 | 41 km W of Lunglei, India | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2012 | 51 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar | M5.5 | 125 km | 134 km |
| Oct 16, 1998 | 30 km ENE of Mawlaik, Myanmar | M5.4 | 138 km | 101 km |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 23 km NE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.4 | 24 km | 59 km |
| May 29, 2024 | 29 km ESE of Mawlaik, Myanmar | M5.4 | 122 km | 98 km |
| May 11, 1991 | 10 km SSE of Chur?ch?ndpur, India | M5.4 | 149 km | 63 km |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 42 km SE of Saiha, India | M5.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 30 km SSW of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 1997 | 86 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar | M5.3 | 89 km | 97 km |
| Jul 31, 1997 | 27 km ESE of Darlawn, India | M5.3 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 13 km S of Darlawn, India | M5.2 | 133 km | 49 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 4 | 104 mph | 100 km |
| 2017 | Mora | Category 1 | 69 mph | 206 km |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 2007 | Akash | Category 1 | - | 251 km |
| 1998 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 69 mph | 186 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 104 mph | 145 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 1 | - | 164 km |
| 1995 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 75 mph | 183 km |
| 1994 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 114 km |
| 1992 | Forrest | Category 2 | 40 mph | 268 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 5 | 146 mph | 96 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 13.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 11.4 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in |
Falam has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.5") and January the driest (0.2").