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Weather & Climate in Hlaingthaya, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hlaingthaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 111.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 23.2 sq mi (60.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 29,713/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8500°N, 96.0667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| May 16, 1995 | 28 km WSW of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar | M6.1 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 60 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar | M6.0 | 128 km | 15 km |
| Aug 19, 1994 | 32 km W of Nyaunglebin, Myanmar | M5.8 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 56 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar | M5.7 | 117 km | 15 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 48 km S of Pyapon, Myanmar | M5.4 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 15 km S of Nyaungdon, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2009 | 85 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar | M5.1 | 142 km | 8 km |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 36 km SE of Tharyarwady, Myanmar | M5.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2009 | 80 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar | M5.0 | 134 km | 35 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 97 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar | M4.9 | 147 km | 32 km |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 20 km SSW of Nyaungdon, Myanmar | M4.8 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 38 km N of Yangon, Myanmar | M4.8 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 41 km ENE of Letpandan, Myanmar | M4.8 | 117 km | 16 km |
| Jul 4, 2003 | 3 km WNW of Pathein, Myanmar | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2014 | 9 km NNW of Kyaiklat, Myanmar | M4.7 | 55 km | 22 km |
| Apr 30, 2005 | 75 km SE of Pyapon, Myanmar | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 6 km NE of Maubin, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 30 km WSW of Mawlamyinegyunn, Myanmar | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1999 | 21 km S of Kanbe, Myanmar | M4.6 | 38 km | 98 km |
| Mar 2, 2009 | 77 km SSE of Pyapon, Myanmar | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Nargis | Category 4 | 104 mph | 18 km |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 4 | 115 mph | 178 km |
| 1982 | Unnamed | Category 3 | 132 mph | 73 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.1 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MYANMAR COAST | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 500 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 87°F (31°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 11.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 20.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 21.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 22.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in |
Hlaingthaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 77°F in January to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 100.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.2") and January the driest (0.1").