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Weather & Climate in Kyi, Myanmar

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

Kyi 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 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area464.2 sq mi (1,202.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates21.6957°N, 95.3743°W
TimezoneAsia/Yangon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 28, 2025 2025 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) Earthquake M7.7 68 km 10 km
Aug 24, 2016 26 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M6.8 120 km 82 km
Mar 28, 2025 Burma (Myanmar) M6.7 61 km 10 km
Aug 3, 1994 110 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.8 146 km 34 km
Nov 11, 2012 21 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.8 123 km 6 km
Mar 27, 1992 24 km W of Chauk, Myanmar M5.6 118 km 97 km
Dec 22, 2012 51 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.5 103 km 134 km
Jul 29, 2021 44 km NE of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.5 145 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2019 26 km NW of Shwebo, Myanmar M5.4 117 km 10 km
Jul 11, 1997 41 km SW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.4 52 km 138 km
Apr 13, 2025 41 km S of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M5.3 90 km 10 km
Apr 14, 1997 86 km NW of Monywa, Myanmar M5.3 136 km 97 km
Mar 3, 2006 43 km WNW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.2 114 km 113 km
Jul 27, 1996 29 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.2 73 km 110 km
Jul 18, 2025 28 km ENE of Shwebo, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 124 km 10 km
Aug 1, 2016 16 km W of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.1 63 km 131 km
May 17, 2025 22 km SSW of Kyaukse, Burma (Myanmar) M5.1 77 km 10 km
Jul 8, 1996 30 km NW of Pakokku, Myanmar M5.1 58 km 102 km
Jul 17, 2005 21 km NE of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 86 km 120 km
Jun 25, 1991 108 km NW of Chauk, Myanmar M5.0 141 km 55 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 139 km
2010 Giri Category 4 121 mph 165 km
2004 Unnamed Category 1 - 296 km
1995 Unnamed Category 1 - 287 km
1994 Unnamed Category 2 - 249 km
1992 Forrest Category 2 40 mph 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popa (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popa Stratovolcano 1,518 m (4,980 ft) -442 87 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
April 89°F (32°C) 0.9 in Warmest
May 88°F (31°C) 4.4 in
June 86°F (30°C) 4.0 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.3 in
August 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in
September 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
November 78°F (25°C) 1.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in

Kyi has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 70°F in January to 89°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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