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Weather & Climate in In Gyin Thay Taw, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
In Gyin Thay Taw has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 994 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 918.3 sq mi (2,378.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.0423°N, 95.4530°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
186 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Mar 28, 2025 | 2025 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake | M7.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 26 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M6.8 | 93 km | 82 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | Burma (Myanmar) | M6.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2003 | 16 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M6.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1994 | 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar | M6.5 | 145 km | 36 km |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 10 km SW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar | M5.7 | 99 km | 84 km |
| Mar 27, 1992 | 24 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.6 | 91 km | 97 km |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 41 km SW of Monywa, Myanmar | M5.4 | 104 km | 138 km |
| Oct 30, 2003 | 30 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2025 | 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 1992 | 56 km WSW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar | M5.2 | 138 km | 68 km |
| Jul 27, 1996 | 29 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar | M5.2 | 73 km | 110 km |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 43 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.2 | 102 km | 113 km |
| May 17, 2025 | 22 km SSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) | M5.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 16 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar | M5.1 | 62 km | 131 km |
| Jul 8, 1996 | 30 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar | M5.1 | 81 km | 102 km |
| Jul 17, 2005 | 21 km NE of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.0 | 49 km | 120 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 34 km WSW of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar | M5.0 | 130 km | 102 km |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 11 km WSW of Sagaing, Burma (Myanmar) | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2016 | Myanmar | M4.9 | 105 km | 97 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 |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 4 | 115 mph | 183 km |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 4 | 121 mph | 136 km |
| 2006 | Mala | Category 1 | — | 283 km |
| 2004 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 266 km |
| 1994 | Unnamed | Category 1 | — | 280 km |
| 1992 | Forrest | Category 2 | 40 mph | 192 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popa | Stratovolcano | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | -442 | 25 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 89°F (32°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in |
In Gyin Thay Taw has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 71°F in January to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.0").