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Weather & Climate in Kyaw, Myanmar
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kyaw has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,683 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,683 ft (513 m) |
| Area | 295.0 sq mi (764.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.9277°N, 94.3578°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Yangon |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
371 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Apr 13, 2016 | 76 km SE of Mawlaik, Myanmar | M6.9 | 140 km | 136 km |
| Aug 24, 2016 | 26 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M6.8 | 114 km | 82 km |
| Apr 16, 2020 | 38 km ESE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 1994 | 110 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.8 | 60 km | 34 km |
| Jul 29, 2012 | 63 km E of Falam, Myanmar | M5.7 | 112 km | 75 km |
| Mar 27, 1992 | 24 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.6 | 114 km | 97 km |
| Dec 22, 2012 | 51 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar | M5.5 | 72 km | 134 km |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 68 km SSE of Mawlaik, Myanmar | M5.5 | 129 km | 102 km |
| Sep 9, 2014 | 42 km SE of Saiha, India | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 23 km NE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.4 | 140 km | 59 km |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 41 km SW of Monywa, Myanmar | M5.4 | 56 km | 138 km |
| Apr 14, 1997 | 86 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar | M5.3 | 73 km | 97 km |
| Mar 3, 2006 | 43 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.2 | 91 km | 113 km |
| Jul 8, 1992 | 118 km W of Chauk, Myanmar | M5.2 | 119 km | 43 km |
| Jul 27, 1996 | 29 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar | M5.2 | 83 km | 110 km |
| Feb 27, 2000 | 55 km ENE of Falam, Myanmar | M5.1 | 128 km | 74 km |
| Jul 8, 1996 | 30 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar | M5.1 | 69 km | 102 km |
| Oct 16, 2002 | 132 km NNE of Sittwe, Myanmar | M5.1 | 119 km | 41 km |
| Apr 18, 2021 | 61 km ESE of Hakha, Myanmar | M5.1 | 67 km | 25 km |
| Aug 1, 2016 | 16 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar | M5.1 | 91 km | 131 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Mocha | Category 5 | 127 mph | 33 km |
| 2017 | Mora | Category 1 | 69 mph | 243 km |
| 2010 | Giri | Category 4 | 121 mph | 138 km |
| 2007 | Akash | Category 1 | - | 247 km |
| 2004 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 242 km |
| 1998 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 69 mph | 234 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 104 mph | 254 km |
| 1997 | Unnamed | Category 1 | - | 278 km |
| 1995 | Unnamed | Category 2 | 75 mph | 185 km |
| 1994 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 132 mph | 141 km |
| 1992 | Forrest | Category 3 | 52 mph | 173 km |
| 1991 | Unnamed | Category 4 | 146 mph | 222 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popa | Stratovolcano | 1,518 m (4,980 ft) | -442 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in |
Kyaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 64°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.1").