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Weather & Climate in Kyaukse, Myanmar

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

Kyaukse has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area296.1 sq mi (766.8 km²)
Population Density170/sq mi
Coordinates21.6056°N, 96.1351°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.

Mar 28, 2025 2025 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake M7.7 50 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2025 Burma (Myanmar) M6.7 20 km 10 km
Nov 11, 2012 21 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.8 128 km 6 km
Sep 20, 2013 48 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.7 149 km 4 km
Jul 29, 2021 44 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.5 141 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1997 41 km SW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.4 131 km 138 km
Aug 31, 2019 26 km NW of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.4 141 km 10 km
Apr 13, 2025 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M5.3 42 km 10 km
Jul 27, 1996 29 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.2 142 km 110 km
Jul 8, 1996 30 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.1 133 km 102 km
Aug 1, 2016 16 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.1 129 km 131 km
May 17, 2025 22 km SSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 22 km 10 km
Jul 18, 2025 28 km ENE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 120 km 10 km
Nov 13, 2012 43 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.0 145 km 10 km
Jul 17, 2005 21 km NE of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 136 km 120 km
Nov 11, 2012 35 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M4.9 136 km 18 km
Feb 25, 2021 39 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M4.9 141 km 10 km
Jul 15, 2025 13 km NE of Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) M4.9 52 km 10 km
Nov 11, 2012 18 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M4.9 123 km 14 km
Mar 28, 2025 11 km WSW of Sagaing, Burma (Myanmar) M4.9 37 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
2023 Mocha Category 3 86 mph 217 km
2010 Giri Category 4 121 mph 225 km
1992 Forrest Category 2 40 mph 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popa Stratovolcano 1,518 m (4,980 ft) -442 119 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 88°F (31°C) 1.3 in Warmest
May 87°F (31°C) 5.2 in
June 85°F (30°C) 4.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 2.6 in
August 84°F (29°C) 4.1 in
September 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in

Kyaukse has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 70°F in January to 88°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (0.1").

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