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Weather & Climate in Kyaukpadaung, Myanmar

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kyaukpadaung has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,247 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,247 ft (380 m)
Area918.3 sq mi (2,378.4 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates20.8416°N, 95.1267°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

190 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 59 km 82 km
Mar 28, 2025 Burma (Myanmar) M6.7 129 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2003 16 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar M6.6 118 km 10 km
May 29, 1994 74 km W of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M6.5 105 km 36 km
Aug 3, 1994 110 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.8 140 km 34 km
Sep 21, 2009 10 km SW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M5.7 60 km 84 km
Mar 27, 1992 24 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M5.6 57 km 97 km
Jul 11, 1997 41 km SW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.4 111 km 138 km
Apr 13, 2025 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M5.3 109 km 10 km
Oct 30, 2003 30 km SE of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar M5.3 132 km 10 km
Mar 3, 2006 43 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.2 75 km 113 km
Nov 22, 1992 56 km WSW of Yenangyaung, Myanmar M5.2 98 km 68 km
Jul 27, 1996 29 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.2 62 km 110 km
Aug 1, 2016 16 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.1 56 km 131 km
May 17, 2025 22 km SSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 116 km 10 km
Jul 8, 1996 30 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.1 80 km 102 km
Jul 3, 2022 43 km WNW of Myaydo, Myanmar M5.1 145 km 10 km
Jan 17, 2003 34 km WSW of Taungdwingyi, Myanmar M5.0 107 km 102 km
Jun 25, 1991 108 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 138 km 55 km
Jul 17, 2005 21 km NE of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 24 km 120 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

7 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 176 km
2010 Giri Category 4 121 mph 98 km
2006 Mala Category 1 263 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 104 mph 227 km
1995 Unnamed Category 1 275 km
1994 Unnamed Category 2 261 km
1992 Forrest Category 2 52 mph 153 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popa Stratovolcano 1,518 m (4,980 ft) -442 16 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
April 87°F (30°C) 0.6 in Warmest
May 85°F (30°C) 4.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
November 74°F (24°C) 1.9 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Kyaukpadaung has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 69°F in December to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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