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Weather & Climate in Gwa, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 141.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1,089.7 sq mi (2,822.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.5937°N, 94.5800°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Aug 18, 2019 | 81 km WSW of Pyay, Myanmar | M5.2 | 98 km | 26 km |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 90 km NW of Pathein, Myanmar | M5.2 | 39 km | 26 km |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1995 | 155 km W of Pyay, Myanmar | M5.0 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Mar 3, 2020 | 104 km NNW of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.9 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 66 km W of Myanaung, Myanmar | M4.9 | 66 km | 44 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 117 km WSW of Myanaung, Myanmar | M4.9 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2004 | 77 km NNW of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.9 | 37 km | 34 km |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 68 km WSW of Pyay, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.9 | 100 km | 47 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 20 km SSW of Nyaungdon, Myanmar | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 36 km W of Pyay, Myanmar | M4.8 | 141 km | 52 km |
| Jul 25, 1990 | 77 km WNW of Hinthada, Myanmar | M4.8 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.8 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2019 | 82 km W of Myanaung, Myanmar | M4.8 | 89 km | 35 km |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 85 km NW of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2023 | 157 km WNW of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.7 | 124 km | 40 km |
| Feb 14, 2018 | 11 km SE of Pyay, Myanmar | M4.7 | 150 km | 85 km |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 29 km S of Myanaung, Myanmar | M4.6 | 88 km | 74 km |
| Feb 11, 2020 | 105 km NNW of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.6 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 172 km W of Pyay, Myanmar | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 4 | 121 mph | 229 km |
| 2008 | Nargis | Category 4 | 104 mph | 163 km |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 4 | 115 mph | 13 km |
| 1999 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 283 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 40 mph | 145 km |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 132 mph | 23 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 11.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 31.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 35.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 33.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 17.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in |
Gwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 141.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (35.6") and January the driest (0.1").